Background
Hosmer, Charles Bridgham was born on February 23, 1932 in Naples, Italy. Son of Charles Bridgham and Faye (Durham) Hosmer.
Hosmer, Charles Bridgham was born on February 23, 1932 in Naples, Italy. Son of Charles Bridgham and Faye (Durham) Hosmer.
Bachelor, Principia College, 1953; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1961.
Teacher, public schools, South Huntington, New York, 1956-1959; from instructor to full professor, Principia College, Elsah, Illinois, 1960-1993; Jay P. Walker professor of history, Principia College, Elsah, Illinois, 1972-1993.
Member Illinois History Sites Advisory Council, Springfield, 1969-1976. President History Elsah Foundation, 1971-1993. Chairman Elsah Zoning Board, 1973-1979.
Served with United States Army, 1953-1955. Member American History Association, Organisation American Historians, American Association State and LocalHistory, Society Architectural Historians, National Trust History Preservation.
Married Jeralyn Prugh, December 27, 1955. Children: Kathryn, Jonathan Prescott.