Walter F. Dexter
Deceased Person
1886 – 1945
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Who was Walter F. Dexter?
Walter Friar Dexter was an American educator and politician. He was born November 21, 1886 in Chicago. He served as president of Whittier College from 1923 to 1934. He was the author of Herbert Hoover's 1932 campaign biography. After a stint as secretary to Governor Frank Merriam, he became California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a position he held until his death. He also was the President of Lions Club International from 1938 to 1939. A middle school in Whittier, California is named for him.
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