Background
Buckingham, Albert William was born on April 1, 1914 in Westfield, Iowa, United States. Son of James W. and Sophie E. (Seamen) Buckingham.
physical education educator college administrator
Buckingham, Albert William was born on April 1, 1914 in Westfield, Iowa, United States. Son of James W. and Sophie E. (Seamen) Buckingham.
Master of Arts, Morningside College, 1939. Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1950. Postgra, Notre Dame University, 1942.
Postgra, Northwestern University, 1942.
Principal & coach, Segeant Bluff, Iowa, 1939—1941. Athletic director & coach Mapleton, 1941—1942. Basketball coach Morningside College, Sioux City, 1945—1956, director physical education & athletics, 1945—1969, assistant professor physical education, 1945—1955, associate professor, 1956—1993, director public relations, 1956—1968.
Vice president estate planning, 1962—1993. Board directors United States Olympic Committee, 1965—1977, Iowa United Methodist Foundation, from 1975. President United States Collegiate Sports Council, 1973—1977.
Chief missions World University Games, 1977, 79. Served with United States Navy, 1942-1945.
Fellow: American School Health Association. Member: Sioux City Chamber of Commerce (recreation committee member 1954), Iowa Directors College Public Relations (president 1955), National Association Intercollegiate Athletics, Masons Club (Sioux City)., Shriners Club, Sioux City Boat Club, Lions Club (president local club member).
Married Marian Marjorie Miller, October 31, 1942. Children: Susan Elizabeth, Rosemary, James William.