Washington and Lee University - Calyx Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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i c:3 t w« 5 i Henr}) Donald Campbell, Ph D., Sc. D., an inspiring teacher, a generous friend, a progres- sive educator and a faithful ser%)ant of Washington ana Lee, this 1918 Calyx is affec tionatel ) dedicated Sfi ' ..JLA.- i l ' llT ' . AUG 2 1998

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fi Henry Donald Campbell OE Avell toward three qviartei ' s of a century has the family of Camp- bell exercised important influence on the fortunes of Washington and Lee University. In 1851, John Lyle Campbell, a graduate of the class of 1812, was elected professor of chemisti v, mineralogy and geology, a position he held with distinction until his death in 1886. He was not only a successful teacher, but an investigator as well, and brought much reputation to the University through his geological work in the state at large. Of his four sons, the eldest, John Lyle, Jr., became in 1977 clerk of the faculty and treasurer of the University; for nearly forty years he was the University official who came most closely into genial touch with all the stu- dents. Of the next two sons, one is a leading minister of the Southern Presby- terian church, while the other died just as he was entering on the practice of medicine. The youngest son, Henry Donald, or as he is more familiarly known among the students, Harry Dean, the subject of this sketch, followed in his tastes more closely in his father ' s footsteps. As a student he assisted his father in his lecture experiments, and on taking his M.A. degree in 1882 was made instructor in chemistry and geology ; two years later he was appointed assistant professor and awarded the Howard Houston fellowship. The fol- lowing year he attained the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. From 1886 to 1888, Dr. Campbell studied in Germany, chiefly devoting himself to geology, mineralogy- and petrography. In the meantime the chair of chemistry, mineralogy and geology, so long held by his father, was divided, and to the newly created professorship of geology and biology Dr. Campbell was called. This he accepted, having just previously declined a call to the chair of chemistry in Central University. In 1906, Dr. Campbell was appointed dean of the University, and a few years later the increasing duties of this position forced him to relinquish active work in biology, though still remaining as head of the department. During the vacancy following the departure of President Denny to the Uni- versity of Alabama, Dr. Campbell, as dean, and his brother, as treasurer, were acting co-presidents of the University. As a teacher. Dean Campbell is interesting and inspiring, and his classes have always been favorite subjects of election. He began his teaching of geology and biology in a period when controversies over the conflict of science and religion were rife in the South, and when not a few of both teachers and students were swept from their moorings. Ever true to the truths of advancing science, he never drifted from the faith of his fathers. Page Six