Harris Peel

Background

Peel, Harris was born on November 14, 1923 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Wilbur David Peel and Ruth Harris.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1950. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1967.

Career

Editor War Department, Frankfurt, Germany, 1946. Writer Holiday Magazine, Europe, 1947-1948. Foreign service officer United States Department State and United States Information Agency, various locations, 1950-1974.

Owner Peel Gallery Fine Art, Danby, Vermont, 1976—2005.

Achievements

• Harris Peel has been listed as a noteworthy small business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisor on psychological warfare United States Army and United States Navy, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1971-1974. Corporal United States Army, 1943-1945. Member Vermont Association Galleries (president 1978-1998), Overseas Press Club.

Interests

• Astronomy.

Connections

Married Margaret Backus, October 11, 1946 (deceased November 1990). Children: Susan Harris, Jane Peel Fuller, David Harris.

Father:

Wilbur David Peel

Mother:

Ruth Harris

Spouse:

Margaret Backus

child:

Jane Peel Fuller Peel

child:

David Harris Peel

child:

Susan Harris Peel