Eugene Fair
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| Name | Dr. Eugene Fair |
| Chapter | Beta First District Normal School, Kirksville |
| Date Inducted | 4 |
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| Major | Bachelor of Scientific Didactics in 1901 |
| Birthdate | October 18, 1877 |
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Dr. Eugene Fair (18 October 1877 - 13 August 1937) is an Alumni Member of Beta Chapter (Chapter roll #) at First District Normal School, Kirksville. now known as Truman State University.
Early Fraternity Life and Career
Eugene Fair is a charter member of Beta Chapter. He went on to become a professor of History & Political Science from 1905-1925 and served as the sixth President of the school from 1925-1937.
"Fair was politically active most of his adult life and in 1920 ran for the Missouri House of Representatives on the Republican ticket. He won the election and served as Adair County Representative to the 51st General Assembly while continuing his position at the college. His other activities outside the classroom included leadership roles in the Missouri State Teachers Association and the American Association of Teachers Colleges; he served terms as president of both organizations. He also wrote three textbooks, Outlines of Oriental History (1908), Government and Politics of Missouri (1922), and Public Administration in Missouri (1923)." 1
Other Interesting Facts
Fair Apartments on Truman State's campus are named in his honor.
