Chapin, Robert Coit (1863-1913)

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1863-01-04

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1913-09-12

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Beloit, WI

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Robert Coit Chapin attended Beloit University and Yale Theological Seminary. Chapin began his teaching career at Drury College, working as a history professor from 1890 to 1892. In 1892, he returned to Beloit University and taught political economy and sociology; eventually becoming the college's secretary of the faculty. In 1894, he left to study abroad in Berlin but returned to resume his duties at Beloit the following year. He later took another leave of absence, moving to New York City to carry out research after being commissioned by the Russell Sage Foundation. This project, which took several years, resulted in Chapin authoring The Standard of Living Among Workingmen's Families in New York City, which was published in 1909.

Chapin married Winogene Grabill in 1908. Chapin died of pneumonia in 1913.