Galusha Anderson

Born in Bergen, New York, in 1832, he studied at the University of Rochester and Rochester Theological Seminary before entering the Baptist ministry. Early in his career he served churches in Wisconsin and then in St. Louis, where he led Second Baptist Church during the years surrounding the Civil War.

He is best remembered for his long connection to the University of Chicago. Anderson served as the university's president in the 1890s and was part of the effort to build it into a major institution in its early years. His career reflected both religious leadership and a strong commitment to higher education.

Anderson also wrote about his experiences, including memories of St. Louis during the war era. He died in 1918, leaving behind a record of public service as a pastor, teacher, university leader, and author.