William Folwell

William Watts Folwell became the first president of the University of Minnesota in 1869. He served as president until 1884 when he became a professor of political science and librarian until his retirement in 1907. Solon J. Buck, who edited this collection of Folwell's writings, was a professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh and director of publications for the National Archives in Washington D.C.

William Watts Folwell became the first president of the University of Minnesota in 1869. He served as president until 1884 when he became a professor of political science and librarian until his retirement in 1907. Solon J. Buck, who edited this collection of Folwell's writings, was a professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh and director of publications for the National Archives in Washington D.C. See less