Oliver M. Spencer

Oliver M. Spencer (1829 – July 27, 1895)^{[citation needed]} was the third president of the University of Iowa, serving from 1862 to 1867. He was a professor of chemistry and natural philosophy, and continued teaching during his tenure.^[1] In 1866, he took a leave of absence to serve as United States Consul in Genoa, where he decided to remain, and resigned his office the following year.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b "17 Men Have Served as President of University of Iowa in Its First Century". Iowa Press-Citizen. February 22, 1947. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

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Preceded by Silas Totten	President of the University of Iowa 1862–1867	Succeeded by Nathan Ransom Leonard (acting) James Black

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[:0-1] "17 Men Have Served as President of University of Iowa in Its First Century". Iowa Press-Citizen. February 22, 1947. Retrieved February 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.

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