Background
Drake, Miles Ellis was born on March 16, 1901 in Oswayo, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Watson Llewellyn and Ella (Ellis) Drake.
Drake, Miles Ellis was born on March 16, 1901 in Oswayo, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Watson Llewellyn and Ella (Ellis) Drake.
Bachelor of Arts, Alfred University, 1925. Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1928. Doctor of Philosophy, American University, 1932.
Doctor of Laws, Hartwick, 1954.
Instructor of history and political science Alfred University, 1926-1928, assistant professor, 1928-1930, associate professor, 1932-1934, professor and department chairman, 1934-1942, dean of men, 1934-1946, director summer school, 1942-1948, dean College Liberal Arts, 1946-1948, acting president, 1948-1949, president, 1949-1967. Chairman Empire State Foundation of Liberal Arts Colleges, 1956-1957. Trustee Alfred University, 1948-1979.
Trustee, vice chairman College Center of the Finger Lakes, 1961-1979.
Member American History Association, Pi Gamma Mu, Pi Delta Epsilon, Delta Sigma Phi, Blue Key. Clubs: Rotary (Hornell, New York).
Married Marie Hunt, June 27, 1929. Children: Jeanne Marie (Mistress F.T. Allen, Junior.