Lincoln Hulley

20th century Florida state senator

Lincoln Hulley (May 3, 1865 - January 20, 1934) was a history professor, president of Stetson University, and Florida State Senator.[1]

## Early life and education[edit]

Hulley was born to a Methodist family on May 3, 1865.[2] He graduated from Bucknell University in 1888 and then became a post-graduate student at Harvard. In 1895 he earned his Ph.D from the University of Chicago.[1]

## Career[edit]

After getting his Ph.D Hully then returned to Bucknell to teach history.[3] Then in 1904 at 39 years of age Hully moved to DeLand, Florida and became the president of Stetson University. As president of Stetson University he wrote many plays, grew the student body to 500, obtained accreditation, and oversaw the construction of many new buildings. He is also the longest ever sitting president of Stetson University serving for 30 years ending with his death in 1934.[1] Hully also was elected to the Florida Senate twice during his tenure as the president of Stetson University representing Florida's 28th Senate District from 1918-1921.[4] In 1919, he declared plans to run for governor.[5] In an article called "Hulley is Hustling" about Hulley's seriousness as a candidate, the Tampa Times noted that he drove Ford vehicle around the state while campaigning for office.[2]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c "Stetson Presidents". Stetson Library. duPont Ball Library. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
2. ^ a b "Hulley is Hustling". The Ocala Evening Star. 1919-09-30. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
3. ^ "Hully House". Bucknell History. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
4. ^ "Florida Senators". January 13, 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-01-13.
5. ^ "President of Stetson Running for Governor". The Tampa Tribune. 1919-09-28. p. 18. Retrieved 2024-03-23.