James A. Blaisdell

James Arnold Blaisdell (December 15, 1867  January 29, 1957) was an American minister, theologian, and academic administrator. He was the fourth president of Pomona College (1910–1927) and founder and "head fellow" of the Claremont Colleges (1927–1935).

James A. Blaisdell
4th President of Pomona College
In office
July 1, 1910  July 1, 1928
Preceded byGeorge A. Gates
Succeeded byCharles K. Edmunds
Personal details
Born
James Arnold Blaisdell

(1867-12-15)December 15, 1867
Beloit, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 29, 1957(1957-01-29) (aged 89)
Claremont, California
Spouses
Florence Carrier Blaisdell
(died 1940)
    Anne Grassie Blaisdell
    (m. 1943)
    Children4
    Alma materBeloit College
    ProfessionAcademic
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