Benjamin F. Hilbun
Benjamin Franklin Hilbun (November 14, 1890 – December 13, 1963)[1] was the President of the Mississippi State College during its name change to Mississippi State University from 1953–1960.[2] Dr. Hilbun was a long time employee of Mississippi State having served on the faculty at MSU from 1925 until his retirement as President in 1960.[3]
Honors
Hilbun Hall, which houses the Mississippi State University Departments of Geosciences and Physics & Astronomy is named in his honor.[4][5]
References
- Lives of Mississippi Authors, 1817–1967. 1981. ISBN 9781617034183.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2010-12-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://library.msstate.edu/FindingAid/Benjamin_Franklin_Hilbun,_Jr._papers_finding_aid_MSS.32.pdf
- "Hilbun Hall".
- "Mississippi State University Interactive Map".
External links
- Mississippi State University General Information
- Mississippi State University Gallery of the Presidents
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President of Mississippi State University 1953–1960 |
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