Samuel Reid Spencer Jr.
Samuel Reid Spencer Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 14th President of Davidson College | |
| In office 1968–1983 | |
| Preceded by | David Grier Martin |
| Succeeded by | John Kuykendall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1919 Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 2013 (aged 94) Davidson, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Children | Clayton Spencer Rev. Dr. Frank Clark Spencer |
| Education | Davidson College (BA) Harvard University (PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Samuel Reid Spencer Jr. (June 6, 1919 – October 16, 2013) was an American academic administrator who served as the 14th president of Davidson College from 1968 to 1983.