Background
Huff, George Charles was born on February 15, 1906 in Des Moines. Son of Charles Porter and Bertha Grace (Allen) Huff.
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George Charles Huff
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George Charles Huff, American academic administrator, biology educator. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Parasitology, American Micros. Society, Iowa Academy of Sciences, Prairie Club, Masons (33 degree), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Gamma Alpha, Delta Sigma Pi.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Drake University, 1928. Doctor of Science (honorary), Drake University, 1973. Master of Science, State Iowa University, 1929.
Doctor of Philosophy, State Iowa University, 1935. Student, Marine Biological Laboratory, 1932. Student, University Chicago, 1935.
Career
Assistant director Museum, State University Iowa, 1929-1932; assistant professor biology, Drake U., Des Moines, 1933-1934; professor biology, Drake U., Des Moines, from 1934; department chairman, Drake U., Des Moines, 1935-1955; dean College Liberal Arts, Drake U., Des Moines, 1949-1951, 54-55; vice president academic administration, Drake U., Des Moines, 1955-1967; vice president special programs, Drake U., Des Moines, 1967-1971.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Parasitology, American Micros. Society, Iowa Academy of Sciences, Prairie Club, Masons (33 degree), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Gamma Alpha, Delta Sigma Pi.
Connections
Married Ella Cecelia Sipple, September 6, 1933 (deceased 1964). Children: Marian Elaine, Dennis Karl. Married second, Ivadel T. Picht, September 2, 1967.
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Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1928
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1973
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1929
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1935
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1932
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1935