Background
Pendergraft, Daryl was born on July 21, 1907 in Clarinda, Iowa, United States. Son of Verdon and Crete (Douglas) Pendergraft.
Pendergraft, Daryl was born on July 21, 1907 in Clarinda, Iowa, United States. Son of Verdon and Crete (Douglas) Pendergraft.
Bachelor of Arts, Buena Vista College, 1928. Master of Arts, State University Iowa, 1936, Doctor of Philosophy, 1943.
High school teacher, athletic coach, Cedar Rapids, Griswold, Adair, Pacific Junction and Dow City (all Iowa), 1928-1943. Assistant professor of history Iowa State University, 1943-1944. Faculty U. Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, 1946-1975, professor of history, 1950-1975, executive dean, vice president, 1950-1970, acting president, 1969-1970.
Consultant-examiner North Central Association Colleges Secondary Schools, National Council Accreditation Teachers Education.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member Iowa Education Association, American Association of University Professors, Phi Delta Kappa. Kiwanian (president Cedar Falls 1951).
Married Ramona A. Shipley, June 28, 1933. Children: Marcia Lu (Mistress Athol Rogers), Mary Beth (Mistress Dale Olson).