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Elisha Andrews
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Elisha Andrews, painted by William Merritt Chase
7th Chancellor of University of Nebraska–Lincoln
In office
1900–1908
Preceded by George Edwin MacLean
Succeeded by Samuel Avery
7th Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools
In office
1898–1900
Preceded by Albert G. Lane
Succeeded by Edwin G. Cooley
8th President of Brown University
In office
1889–1898
Preceded by Ezekiel Robinson
Succeeded by William Faunce
Personal details
Born (1844-01-10)January 10, 1844
Hinsdale, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died October 30, 1917(1917-10-30) (aged 73)
Interlachen, Florida, U.S.
Nationality American
Alma mater Brown University
Military service
Allegiance United States United States
Union
Branch/service United States Army
Union Army
Rank Second Lieutenant
Battles/wars American Civil War

Elisha Benjamin Andrews (born January 10, 1844 – died October 30, 1917) was an important American figure. He was known as an economist, a soldier, and a leader in education.

Elisha Andrews: A Life of Learning and Leadership

Elisha Benjamin Andrews was born in Hinsdale, New Hampshire. He lived a life dedicated to learning and teaching. He also served his country during a difficult time.

Early Life and Military Service

Andrews grew up in New Hampshire. When he was older, he joined the army. He served in Connecticut regiments during the American Civil War. He started as a private. Over time, he was promoted to 2nd lieutenant. He was wounded during a battle in Petersburg, Virginia, in 1865.

Becoming an Educator

After the war, Andrews focused on his education. He graduated from Brown University in 1870. He then studied at the Newton Theological Institution. For a year, he worked as a preacher.

His career in education began in 1875. He became the president of Denison University. He led Denison University until 1879.

Teaching at Universities

Andrews then became a professor. He taught at the Newton Theological Institution from 1879 to 1882. He taught about preaching. Later, he taught at Brown University. There, he was a professor of history and political economy. This was from 1882 to 1888. He also taught at Cornell University for a year. He focused on political economy and finance.

Leading Major Institutions

Elisha Andrews became a university president again. He was the president of Brown University from 1889 to 1898. This was a very important role.

After his time at Brown, he took on a new challenge. From 1898 to 1900, he was the superintendent of schools for Chicago. This meant he was in charge of all the public schools in the city.

Chancellor of the University of Nebraska

In 1900, Andrews became the chancellor of the University of Nebraska. He led this large university for several years. He retired from his academic career on January 1, 1909. He was named chancellor emeritus, which means he kept his title as an honor.

In 1904, he was chosen to be the president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. This shows how respected he was in the world of education.

Contributions to Economics

Andrews was also an expert in economics. In 1892, he was an American representative. He attended a meeting in Brussels about money. He supported the idea of bimetallism. This was a system where both gold and silver were used to back money.

He was also elected as a member of the American Antiquarian Society in 1892. This society focuses on American history and culture.

Published Works

Elisha Andrews wrote many books. These books were often used as textbooks in colleges. They covered topics like history and economics. Some of his notable works include:

  • An Honest Dollar (1889)
  • Wealth and Moral Law (1894)
  • History of the United States (two volumes, 1894)
  • History of the United States (six volumes, 1903–1912)
  • The History of the Last Quarter Century in the United States, 1870-95 (1896)

Elisha Benjamin Andrews passed away in 1917. He died at his home in Interlachen, Florida. He left behind a legacy as a dedicated soldier, a brilliant economist, and a transformative leader in American education.

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