Harold Howe

Background

Howe, Harold was born on February 24, 1901 in Chapman, Kansas, United States. Son of Michael Maurice and Margaret Ann (Kiley) Howe.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Kansas State College, 1922. Master of Sciences, University Maryland., 1923. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1937.

Doctor of Laws, Saint Benedicts College, 1950.

Career

Assistant in soils Maryland. Agricultural Experimental Station, 1922-1923. Assistant in agricultural economics Wisconsin Agricultural Experimental Station, 1924-1925.

Instructor agricultural economics Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1925-1927, assistant professor, 1927-1930, associate professor, 1930-1934, professor, 1934-1964, dean Graduate School, 1945-1964.

Director graduate fellowship branch United States Office Education, Washington, 1961-1962. Dean Graduate School, Saint Saint Louis University, 1964-1967.

Project manager United Nations Development Program 80, Turrialba, Costa Rica, 1968-1970. Senior vice-president, director Kansas State Bank, Manhattan, 1970-1980.

Consultant National Resources Planning Board, 1938-1943.

City commissioner Manhattan, 1951-1955, mayor, 1953-1954.

Achievements

• Harold Howe has been listed as a noteworthy educator, banker. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Executive Committee, council on graduate work Association Land Grant Colleges Universities, 1948-1952, chairman council on graduate work, 1950-1951. Board of directors Kansas Society for Crippled Children, 1945-1964. Member Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Pi Kappa Delta, Phi Kappa Theta.

Connections

Married Ruth Riordan, June 23, 1930. Children: Philip, Barbara (Mistress John West. Stang).