David L. MacFarlane, PhD (March 13, 1893 – January 3, 1953) was an American educator most notable for serving as president of the Kansas State Teachers College (KSTC), now known as Emporia State University. Before heading the Kansas State Teachers College, MacFarlane was a professor of history in a couple of institutions in Kansas.

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David MacFarlane was born in the 19th century.