Abraham Crum Shortridge
Abraham Crum Shortridge | |
|---|---|
| 2nd President of Purdue University | |
| In office 12 June 1874 – 6 November 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Owen |
| Succeeded by | John S. Hougham (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1833 Henry County, Indiana |
| Died | October 8, 1919 (aged 85) |
Abraham Crum Shortridge (October 22, 1833 – October 8, 1919) was an American educator who was superintendent of the Indianapolis Public Schools and the second president of Purdue University.