Background
Cole, David William was born on July 19, 1919 in Albany, Georgia, United States. Son of Frank Thomas and Janetta Minerva (Strevig) Cole.
Cole, David William was born on July 19, 1919 in Albany, Georgia, United States. Son of Frank Thomas and Janetta Minerva (Strevig) Cole.
AB, Erskine College, 1940. Master of Arts, University South Carolina, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University South Carolina, 1953.
Instructor history University South Carolina, Columbia, 1946—1947. Professor history Lander College, 1949—1958, Pfeiffer College, 1958—1962. Member faculty High Point College, North Carolina, since 1962, professor, head department history, 1962—1964, dean college, 1963—1982, vice president, 1972—1982, acting president, 1980—1981.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.
Member of Southern Furniture, Willow Creek Golf, Emerywood Country, Delta Sigma Phi.
Married Mary Clark Denny Cole, August 10, 1942. Children: David William, Carol Denny, Mary Clark, Jame Franklin.