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Edward Austin Sheldon (October 4, 1823 – August 26, 1897) was an American educator, and the founding president of State University of New York at Oswego (then Oswego Primary Teachers' Training School). He also served as superintendent of schools for the cities of Syracuse, New York and Oswego, New York. Sheldon introduced the principles and teachings of Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi into American education through the Oswego Movement.[1] His daughter was educator Mary Sheldon Barnes.
Edward Austin Sheldon | |
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1st President of State University of New York at Oswego | |
In office 1861–1897 | |
Succeeded by | I. B. Poucher |
Personal details | |
Born | Perry Center, New York | October 4, 1823
Died | August 26, 1897 73) Oswego, New York | (aged
Spouse | Frances Stiles Sheldon |
Children | Mary Sheldon Barnes |
Residence | Oswego, New York |
Alma mater | Hamilton College |
Profession | Educator |
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