Black and white photo of Wilbur Wheaton sitting at a desk. Wheaton was president of Ottawa University from 1983-1992. He was the first graduate of Ottawa University to later become president of the college.
Black and white photo of Dr. Erdmann Smith . He was president of Ottawa University from 1924-1931. He came to OU from William Jewell College. During his tenure the Academy was closed and the U.S. went through the Great Depression.
Dr. Andrew B. Martin was Ottawa University's longest serving president. He served from 1935-1967. He was a native of Ireland and was educated at Colgate University. This picture was taken on campus.
Isaac S. Kalloch (1832-1890) was one of the founding fathers of Ottawa, Kansas. He was the first president of Ottawa University, the first minister of the 2nd Baptist Church (now the 1st Baptist Church), editor of the first newspaper in Ottawa, and…