Elbert K. Fretwell
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1878 – 1962
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Who was Elbert K. Fretwell?
Professor Elbert K. Fretwell, PhD, was an American academic and early leader in the field of youth development through recreation and extracurricular activity. He served as the second Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, serving from 1943 to 1948. Upon his retirement from the BSA, Fretwell was given the title of Chief Scout.
His son Elbert K. Fretwell Jr. is also a noted professor of education and served as Chancellor of University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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- Born
- 1878
- Also known as
- Elbert Fretwell
- Children
- Employment
- Boy Scouts of America
- Died
- 1962
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on July 23, 2013
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