Martin, David Grier

Item

Martin, David Grier
Martin, D. Grier – Presidential Portrait
Title
Martin, David Grier
Description
A graduate of Davidson College, class of 1932, Dr. Grier Martin, LL.D. served as Davidson College treasurer under President Cunningham. He was forty-eight years old when he accepted the presidency of Davidson College and already had demonstrated service, loyalty, and superb administrative ability during his seven years as college treasurer under President John R. Cunningham. A native of Covington, Georgia, Martin attended Emory University and Harvard Business School for his graduate studies. He was awarded honorary degrees from King College, Wake Forest University, Duke University, Erskine College, Davidson College, and the University of North Carolina.
birthday
1910
Death Date
1974
Date
President of Davidson College: 1958-1968