Arthur Dole

Arthur Alexander Dole, Jr., professor emeritus in the Graduate School of Education, died on May 16. He was 99. Dr. Dole was known by many nicknames, including “Danny,” “Red,” “Old Dole” and “Art.”

He graduated from Antioch College in 1946 and completed a PhD in psychology at Ohio State University in 1951. He took a position at the University of Hawaii and lived in Hawaii for the next 15 years.

He joined Penn in 1967 as a professor of education in the Graduate School of Education. He was also chair of the department. Throughout his career at Penn, he chaired more than 100 doctoral dissertations and authored more than 100 professional publications. He joined the 25-Year Club in 1992 (Almanac November 3, 1992). He retired and became professor emeritus that same year.

Dr. Dole was a conscientious objector to World War II and advocated for non-violence throughout his life. He contributed a chapter to the book, A Few Small Candles: War Resistors of World War II Tell Their Stories by Larry and Lenna Mae Gara, published in 1999.

After his retirement, he and his wife, Majorie (Welsh) moved to Trenton, Maine.

He is survived by his wife; children, Peter (Jill), Steven (Molly) and Barbara Acosta; grandchildren, Isaac, Nathan, Sam, Alyssa, Margarita and Gabriela; and great-grandchildren, Maya and Caroline.

A celebration of Dr. Dole’s life is planned for October. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Friends Service Committee or the Fellowship of Reconciliation.