Background
Henneke, Ben Graf was born on May 20, 1914 in St. Louis. Son of Francis Joseph and Ruby O. (Graff) Henneke.
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Ben Graf Henneke
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Bachelor in English, University Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1935. Master of Arts in Theatre, University Iowa, Iowa City, 1940. Philosophy Doctor in Speech, University Illinois, Urbana, 1956.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967.
Career
Assistant professor speech University Tulsa, 1936—1942, associate professor speech, 1942—1948, professor speech, radio, and theatre, 1948—1952, academy vice president, 1952—1958, president, 1958—1967, professor humanities, 1967—1979, president emeritus, 1982—2009. Consultant Amco Petroeum Company, American Petroleum Institute, 1948—1958. Educational advisor Associate of Episcopalian College, 1967.
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Member of Phi Beta Kappa (honorary).
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Married Ellen Eaves Henneke, December 26, 1940 (deceased). Children: Hilary Carlson, Ben G. Junior.
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Episcopalian