Edwin Lawrence Harvin

Background

Harvin, Edwin Lawrence was born on March 27, 1898 in Crockett, Texas, United States. Son of Richard R. and Florence (Miller) Harvin.

Education

Student, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1919-1920; AB, Baylor University, 1921; Doctor of Laws, Baylor University, 1949; AM, University Texas, 1926.

Career

Dean of men, San Marcos Academy, 1921-1927; associate dean, Texarkana College, 1927-1938; dean, Del Mar College, 1938-1946; president, Del Mar College, 1946-1961; president emeritus, professor of history, Del Mar College, from 1961. Director American Association Junior Colls., 1952-1954. Trustee S. Texas Children's Home, from since 1961.

Achievements

• Edwin Lawrence Harvin has been listed as a noteworthy History educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Lions Club (past president Texarkana), Rotary (past president Corpus Christi).

Connections

Married Mary Brown, June 5, 1923. Children: Edwin L., Laurel Solley, Mary Weaver.

Father:

Richard R. Harvin

Mother:

Florence (Miller) Harvin

Spouse:

Mary Brown

child:

Laurel Solley Harvin

child:

Mary Weaver Harvin

child:

Edwin L. Harvin