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Rev. Robert Bruce
ca. 1822-1838
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Title
Rev. Robert Bruce
Date
ca. 1822-1838
Identifier
CHAN08.UA
Description
Reverend Robert Bruce was chosen as first principal of the Pittsburgh Academy, the precursor to the University of Pittsburgh. Rev. Bruce was born in Scotland and graduated from the University of Edinburgh. Rev. Bruce's installation on May 10, 1822 started a long tenure for the new principal. Rev. Bruce was replaced in 1835 by Dr. Gilbert Morgan. However Rev. Bruce would be reinstated in 1837 following Gilbert's resignation. Reverend Bruce would serve in his former position briefly until he left again in 1838 following a disagreement over the change in curriculum.
Type
still image
Subject
College presidents
Bruce, Robert
University of Pittsburgh
Western University of Pennsylvania
Source
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs, 1884-present
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
Collection
University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs
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