Calvin Edward Harbin

Background

Harbin, Calvin Edward was born on March 26, 1916 in Puxico, Missouri, United States. Son of Samuel Wesley and Ada Maria (Shelton) Harbin.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Southeast Missouri State University, 1949. Master of Arts, Peabody-Vanderbilt University, 1949. Doctor of Education, University Missouri, 1952.

Doctor of Laws (honorary), Rio Grande College, 1976.

Career

Professor, dean, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, 1952-1981; consultant faculty member, United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1968-1972. Counselor Hansen Foundation, Logan, Kansas, since 1981.

Works

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  • Kate Hansen: The Grandest Mission on Earth from Kansas to Japan, 1907-1951

Membership

Colonel United States Army, 1941-1976, European Theatre of Operations. Member Sons of the American Revolution.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, writing, senior citizen's organizations.

Connections

Married Dorothy Comoh, June 26, 1947. Chilren: Maria, Ruth, Charles.

Father:

Samuel Wesley Harbin

Mother:

Ada Maria (Shelton) Harbin

Spouse:

Dorothy Comoh