William Rainey Harper (July 26,1856--January 10,1906) was a noted academic who helped to organize the University of Chicago and Bradley University and served as the first President of both institutions.
William Rainey Harper (July 26,1856--January 10,1906) was one of America's leading academics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Harper helped to organize the University of Chicago and Bradley University and served as the first President of both institutions.