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G. Leon Netterville (July 16, 1906 - February 12, 2000) was an African-American academic administrator. He served as the president of Southern University, a historically black university and land grant college in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 1968 to 1972.

Early life

Netterville was born on July 16, 1906, in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. He graduated from Southern University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He subsequently earned a master's degree from Columbia University.

Career

Netterville returned to his alma mater, Southern University, as the dean of men and business manager in 1938. He was vice president for finance and business affairs in 1967, and he served as president from 1968 to 1972. In November 1972, he fired two faculty members who had advised Civil Rights activists during protests. He retired shortly after two students were shot on campus.

Personal life and death

With his wife Rebecca, Netterville had a son, George Leon Netterville III. Both predeceased him. Netterville resided in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his granddaughter Rebecca Netterville.

Netterville died on February 12, 2000, in Baton Rouge, at 93.

References

1. ^ "G. L. Netterville, 93; Headed Southern U." The New York Times. February 23, 2000. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
2. Delaney, Paul (November 20, 1972). "Southern U. Chief Ousts 2 Who Advised Dissidents". The New York Times. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
3. ^ "G. Leon Netterville". The Tampa Tribune. February 17, 2000. p. 2. Retrieved June 17, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.

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