Leslie H. Campbell
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| Leslie H. Campbell | |
|---|---|
 Campbell pictured in Pine Burr 1946, Campbell yearbook | |
| 2nd President of the Campbell University | |
| Term | 1934 – 1967 |
| Predecessor | James Archibald Campbell |
| Successor | Norman Adrian Wiggins |
| Born |
April 3, 1892 Harnett County, North Carolina |
| Died |
November 25, 1970 (aged 78) Harnett County, North Carolina |
Leslie Hartwell Campbell (April 3, 1892 – November 25, 1970) was the 2nd president of Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
Biography
Dr. Campbell was the eldest son of Campbell University founder, James Archibald Campbell. His younger brother, Carlyle, also became a college president, serving Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina in that capacity. Dr. Campbell was a 1911 graduate of Wake Forest College and was an earlier graduate of Buies Creek Academy, the forerunner of Campbell University. Under Dr. Campbell's leadership, Campbell Junior College became a four-year liberal arts college in 1961.
| Preceded by James Archibald Campbell |
President, Campbell University 1934 - 1967 |
Succeeded by Norman Adrian Wiggins |
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