Background
Mead, Arthur Emett was born on July 8, 1902 in Corydon, Iowa. Son of George and Cora (Perkins) Mead.
Mead, Arthur Emett was born on July 8, 1902 in Corydon, Iowa. Son of George and Cora (Perkins) Mead.
Bachelor of Arts, University South Dakot, 1925, Master of Arts, 1930. Doctor of Laws, University Ryukyus, 1951. Student of University Iowa, University of Minnesota, University Chicago.
Doctor of Laws, Jamestown College, 1959.
Thomas East., John R. Superintendent schools, Mission Hill, Brentford and Flandreau, South Dakot, 1926-1937. Director extension U. South Dakot, 1937-1941, director special services, 1952-1955. Director information and education, Ryukyus, 1948-1952.
Executive director South Dakot Board Regents, 1955-1957.
Commissioner higher education, North Dakota, since 1958. Founder (with others) U. Ryukyus.
Chairman North Dakota Commision on Alcoholism.
Served as lieutenant colonel United States Marine Corps Reserve. Member American Municipal Association (director) 1940-1941). Mason.; Club: Lions (district governor).
Married to Gwen Thomas, July 31, 1925. Children: Doctor.