Swain
JOSEPH, an American educator; born in Pendleton, Ind., June 16, 1857; was graduated at the Indiana University in 1883, and taught there first as instructor in biology, then as assistant Professor of Mathematics in 1883-1886. and finally as full professor in 1886-1891.
He was called to fill a chair in the Leland Stanford University in 1891, and continued there till 189 1893, when he was made president of the Indiana University. He is the author of numerous scientific papers and has been prominent in connec- SWAMPSCOTT tion with various educational organizations. He has been president of Swarthmore since 1902. President of the National Educational Association 1913- 1914.