Ralph W. Cordier

Ralph W. Cordier (1902-1993) was professor of history and subsequently academic vice president and provost at Indiana University of Pennsylvania from 1946 until his retirement in 1970. With S. K. Stevens and Florence Benjamin, he was the author of the best-selling high school history text, Exploring Pennsylvania.  A recognized leader in social studies education, he was president of the National Council for the Social Studies in 1968.