Carlton M. Edwards

Background

Edwards, Carlton M. was born on August 30, 1911 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Harry W. and Lillian G. (Walker) Edwards.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1936. Master of Science, Syracuse (New York ) University, 1940.

Career

Professor emeritus Family Housing Michigan State University. Chairman Recreation Vehicle/Microbiology and Botany Hall of Fame, Inc., 1970's. Vice president Coosa Valley Housing Corporation, since 1972.

; industry historian Recreation Vehicle/Microbiology and Botany Heritage Foundation, Inc. Consultant to recreational vehicle and manufactured home industries, since 1958, Mobilehome Craftsmens Guild, 1958-1962. Researcher and lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Carlton M. Edwards has been listed as a noteworthy family housing educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Homes for Travel and Living - The History and Development of the Recreational Vehicle and Mobile Home Industries

Membership

Member American Association Housing Educators (founder, honorary life), Kiwanis, Masons (life, 32d degree).

Connections

Married Doris Reed, June 27, 1937 (deceased August 1991). Children: Judith Edwards-LaPierre, John Reed, Paul Alan, Susan Edwards Pollard. Married Gertrude A., June 20, 1992.

Father:

Harry W. Edwards

Mother:

Lillian G. (Walker) Edwards

Spouse:

Gertrude A.

Spouse:

Doris Reed

child:

Susan Edwards Pollard Edwards

child:

Judith Edwards-LaPierre Edwards

child:

John Reed Edwards

child:

Paul Alan Edwards