Edward Bowman Espenshade

Background

Espenshade, Edward Bowman was born on October 23, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward B. and Mary E. (Jones) Espenshade.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1931; Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1944.

Career

Associate professor geography, Northwestern University, 1948-1955; professor, Northwestern University, 1958-1978; professor emeritus, Northwestern University, since 1979; department chairman, Northwestern University, 1958-1976. Geografic consultant, geografic editor Rand McNally & Company. Chairman division earth science National Academy Science-National Research Council, 1960-1962.

Member Executive Board N. Center Association Commission Higher Education, 1972-1977.

Achievements

• Edward Bowman Espenshade has been listed as a noteworthy Geographer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Geography Society Chicago (past secretary, president 1969-1971). Member Association American Geographers (president 1964-1965, chairman commission on college geography 1967-1969).

Connections

Married Dorothy Elizabeth Barrows, June 17, 1939 (deceased). Children— Jean Ellen, Nancy Elizabeth.

Father:

Edward B. Espenshade

Mother:

Mary E. (Jones) Espenshade

Spouse:

Dorothy Elizabeth Barrows