Background
Harris, Charles Overton was born on June 22, 1909 in Altamont, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Laura Ann (Parks) Harris.
Harris, Charles Overton was born on June 22, 1909 in Altamont, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Laura Ann (Parks) Harris.
Student, James Millikin U., 1926-1928; Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1930; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1932; Doctor of Science, University of Michigan, 1941.
Research assistant, University of Illinois, 1930-1932; instructor, then professor, Illinois Institute Technology, 1934-1946; professor engineering mechanics, head Department, University Notre Dame, 1946-1949; head department сivil engineering, Michigan State University, 1949-1951; head department applied mechanics, Michigan State University, 1951-1962; director faculty development, General Motors Institute, Flint, Michigan, 1962-1974.
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Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Triangle, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Tau, Pi Tau Sigma, Chi Epsilon, Tau Omega.
Married Mary Louise Henebry, December 26, 1934. Children: Judith Anne, William Overton, Carolyn Louise, Susan Ruth.