March 3, 1877-May 1, 1952

Arthur C. Phillips served as a Trustee from Jan. 19, 1937 until the time of his death in 1952. He became Chairman in 1942 but resigned that position in 1944 to become Treasurer and Executive Member. He also served on the Finance and Endowment, Building and Grounds, Faculty, Athletics, and Nominating Committees. At the time of his death, Phillips was chairman of the board of the Franklin National Bank and general manager of the Franklin Shops Inc. in Hempstead.