John Gorham Palfrey (academic)

John Gorham Palfrey
Palfrey in 1962.
Dean of Columbia College
In office
1958–1962
Preceded byLawrence H. Chamberlain
Succeeded byDavid B. Truman
Personal details
Born(1919-03-12)March 12, 1919
Beacon Hill, Boston, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 1979(1979-10-28) (aged 60)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
SpouseClochette Roosevelt
RelationsJohn G. Palfrey (great-grandfather)
Francis Winthrop Palfrey (grandfather)
Kermit Roosevelt (father-in-law)
Sarah Palfrey Cooke (sister)
Mianne Palfrey (sister)
Polly Palfrey Woodrow (sister)
Judith Palfrey (daughter-in-law)
John Palfrey (grandson)
Quentin Palfrey (grandson)
Alma materHarvard University (BA, JD)

John Gorham Palfrey Jr. (March 12, 1919 – October 28, 1979) was an American academic, administrator, and government official. He was a professor at law at Columbia University and served as dean of Columbia College from 1958 to 1962. He also served on the United States Atomic Energy Commission from 1962 to 1966.