Abstract Louis T. Benezet was the college president from 1955-1963. Benezet came to Colorado College in 1955 from Allegheny College in Meadeville, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College and received his M.A. from Reed College and Ph.D. from Columbia University. In 1943-46 Benezet served as a educational officer in the U.S. Navy. He left this position in 1963 to serve as president of Claremont Graduate School and University Center for seven years. After his time at Claremont, Benezet...