Background
Kahl, William Frederick was born on May 23, 1922. Son of William Frederick and Bessie (Glading) Kahl.
Kahl, William Frederick was born on May 23, 1922. Son of William Frederick and Bessie (Glading) Kahl.
Bachelor, Brown University, 1945. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1955.
Doctor of Humane Letters, Harvard University, 1993.
Lecturer history Boston University, 1947-1948, 50. From instructor to professor Simmons College, Boston, 1948-1976, provost, 1965-1976. President Russell Sage College, Troy, New York, 1976-1988.
Board director Norstar.
Vice-chairman Hudson River Valley Association. Board directors Albany Symphony Orchestra, Lower East Side Conservancy. Chairman board Tenement Museum, New York State Nature Conservancy, Albany Institute History and Art, Friends of the Hudson River Valley, Hudson River Valley Coordinating Council, Russell Sage President Advisory Council.
President, trustee, Albany Academy, Wildwood School, Albany Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Member American History Association, Anglo-American History Conference.
Married Mary Carson, January 25, 1964. Children: Frederick Glading, Sarah Hartwell.