Justin Rolph Loomis

J. R. Loomis, Ph.D L.L.D

Loomis engraved by A. H. Ritchie
President of Bucknell University
In office
1858–1879
Preceded by George Ripley Bliss
Succeeded by David Jayne Hill
Personal details
Born (1810-08-21)August 21, 1810
Bennington, New York
Died June 22, 1898(1898-06-22) (aged 87)
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Justin Rolph Loomis (August 21, 1810 – June 22, 1898) was the second president of Bucknell University from 1858–79.[1]

Loomis was married three times.[2] He constructed and lived in a three-story home on South Third Street in Lewisburg, still standing today. He was also instrumental in the construction of the President's Home on the Bucknell campus, and the Baptist Church on South Third Street in Lewisburg. Loomis Field at the university is named in his honor.[3] He is buried in the Lewisburg Cemetery on South Seventh Street in Lewisburg.

References

  1. "Presidents of Bucknell || Office of the President || Bucknell University". Bucknell.edu. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  2. "President_Loomis.html". Departments.bucknell.edu. February 9, 1911. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  3. Catalog – Google Books. Books.google.com. December 18, 2008. Retrieved March 18, 2010.


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