Ralph Brown Draughon (September 1, 1899 – August 13, 1968) was an American educator and administrator who served as the President of Auburn University from 1947 to 1965.Auburn biographyAuburn Presidents
Early life Ralph Brown Draughon was born in Hartford, Alabama, in 1899.Auburn biography He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now known as Auburn University, with a B.S. in 1922 and an M.S. in 1929. He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.Phi Gamma Delta
Career In 1931, he became an Assistant Professor of History and Political Science at Auburn. He was the President of Auburn University from 1947 to 1965.
Death and legacy He died on August 13, 1968.
A library at Auburn University was named after him in 1966.Auburn libraries
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