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American writer (1897–1982)

Stringfellow Barr (January 15, 1897, Suffolk, Virginia - February 3, 1982, Alexandria, Virginia) was an historian, author, and former president of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, where he, together with Scott Buchanan, instituted the Great Books curriculum.

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Alternative Names: Frank Barr • Frank Stringfellow Barr

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Tyrants forbid citizens to do their duty as free men. Free government permits them to do it. Liberal education enables them to do it.

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