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BRYN MAWR, PA (July 23, 2007) – Arthur Klein, prominent Philadelphian and previous Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Harcum College (www.harcum.edu), died of kidney failure at Pennsylvania Hospital on Thursday, July 19, 2007. He was 73-years-old.
“The Harcum College Board of Trustees, as well as the entire Harcum community expresses their condolences to the Klein family,” said Denis Boyle, current Chair of the Harcum Board of Trustees.
Arthur began serving the Board in 1971, following a long-standing history of family involvement within the college. He was later elected to act as Chairman in 1982. At the time, Harcum was a “junior” college and undergoing extensive building and expansion. While a crucial member of Harcum and devoted to his role, Arthur’s civic duties extended beyond higher education. He was the head of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia Jaycees, treasurer of the MannCenter for the Performing Arts, and active in several Jewish associations.
Arthur is survived by his four children, and seven grandchildren. His wife, Marilyn Barnett, passed away in 1990.
“We are very appreciative of everything Arthur did for the College,” said Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple, President of Harcum College. “His leadership and local reputation aided in poising Harcum to become a strong, competitive force amongst Philadelphia’s finest in higher education.”
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