Background
Chandler, John Herrick was born on August 7, 1928 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Ralph William and Gwen Thornton (Herrick) Chandler.
Chandler, John Herrick was born on August 7, 1928 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Ralph William and Gwen Thornton (Herrick) Chandler.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles, 1952; Bachelor of Divinity (Danforth fellow), University of Chicago, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy (fellow), University of Chicago, 1963.
Instructor English, Dartmouth College, 1961-1963; assistant professor, University of California, Los Angeles, 1963-1964; associate professor, dean special programs, Ohio U., 1964-1967; vice president, Danforth Foundation, St. Louis, 1967-1971; president, Salem College and Academy, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1971-1976; president, Scripps College, Claremont, California, 1976-1989.
Trustee Newton College Sacred Heart, 1970-1975, Thacher School, 1977-1985. Board directors Clayton (Missouri) Board Education, 1970-1971, Center Theater Group, 1985-1988. Member Twilight Club, Bohemian Club. M C.
Married Nancy Gordon Phillips, December 10, 1955. Children: John, Seth, Will.