David B. Truman

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David B. Truman

David B. Truman served as a Dean of Columbia College and a Provost/Vice President. His provostship overlapped the 1968 protests, in which he had a central role as President Grayson Kirk's right hand man in the administration camp. His memoirs provide a detailed personal account of the protests.

Preceded by
John Gorham Palfrey
Dean of Columbia College 
1963-1967
Succeeded by
Henry S. Coleman (Acting)


Preceded by
Jacques Barzun
Provost 
1967-1969
Succeeded by
Paul D. Carter