Description:Subject is seated in a three-quarter view on a wood and green leather desk chair. His desk appears to be behind him, with books, bookends, and assorted papers. His right arm is resting on the arm of the chair and he holds a pen in that hand; his left hand rests on his left leg. He is wearing rimless glasses, appears to be smiling, and is looking directly at the viewer.
Notes:He was president of Carson-Newman College from 1948-1968.