Walter F. Dexter
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Walter Friar Dexter was an American educator and politician. He was born November 21, 1886 in Chicago
. He served as president of Whittier College
from 1923 to 1934. He was the author of Herbert Hoover
's 1932 campaign biography. After a stint as secretary to Governor Frank Merriam
, he became California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
, a position he held until his death. He also was the President of Lions Club International from 1938 to 1939. A middle school in Whittier, California
is named for him.
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
. He served as president of Whittier College
Whittier College
Whittier College is a private liberal arts college in Whittier, California. As of January 2009, the college has approximately 1540 enrolled students.-Overview:...
from 1923 to 1934. He was the author of Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States . Hoover was originally a professional mining engineer and author. As the United States Secretary of Commerce in the 1920s under Presidents Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge, he promoted partnerships between government and business...
's 1932 campaign biography. After a stint as secretary to Governor Frank Merriam
Frank Merriam
Frank Finley Merriam was an American politician who served as the 28th governor of California from June 2, 1934 until January 2, 1939...
, he became California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction of California is the nonpartisan elected executive officer of the California Department of Education. The SPI directs all functions of the Department of Education and executes policies set by the California State Board of Education...
, a position he held until his death. He also was the President of Lions Club International from 1938 to 1939. A middle school in Whittier, California
Whittier, California
Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California about southeast of Los Angeles. The city had a population of 85,331 at the 2010 census, up from 83,680 as of the 2000 census, and encompasses 14.7 square miles . Like nearby Montebello, the city constitutes part of the Gateway Cities...
is named for him.