Emerson E. White
Emerson E. White  | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools | |
| In office 1886–1889  | |
| 3rd President of Purdue University | |
| In office 30 April 1876 – 23 August 1883  | |
| Preceded by | John S. Hougham (acting) | 
| Succeeded by | James H. Smart | 
| Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office 1863–1866  | |
| Superintendent of Portsmouth City Schools | |
| In office 1856–1861  | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1829 Mantua, Ohio, U.S.  | 
| Died | October 21, 1902 (aged 73) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.  | 
| Alma mater | Cleveland University | 
Emerson Elbridge White (January 10, 1829 – October 21, 1902) was an American educator and the third president of Purdue University.