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From Kitchen to College Head Record of Jowan
Article profiles Karl Frederick Wettstone born 1892 in Italy who rose from dishwasher at Dubuque College and Seminary to president of the University of Dubuque. It notes his Evangelist roots, Christian educational mission, and plans for a national fundraising campaign within a Presbyterian framework.
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Jowan
Dubuque
Karl Frederick Wettstone
United States
Italy
Dubuque College and Seminary
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Karl Frederick Wettstane
University of Dubuque
Wettstonn
Presbyterian University
General Assembly
Liberal Arts
Cornelius M. Steffens
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the
Askee Roe
Dr. Vettatone
Neres
Genoa
France
Germany
Karl
America