Background
Ferrell, Harrison Herbert was born on August 28, 1900 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harrison Herbert and Susanna (Reed) Ferrell.
Ferrell, Harrison Herbert was born on August 28, 1900 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harrison Herbert and Susanna (Reed) Ferrell.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1924, Master of Arts, 1925, Doctor of Philosophy, 1928. Violin pupil Ludwig Becker, Columbia School Music, Chicago. Doctor of Humane Letters, Culver Stockton College, 1964.
Doctor of Laws, Marshall University, 1966.
Doctor of Humanities, West Virginia State College, 1971.
Research fellow Germanic philology Northwestern University, 1924-1927. Professor, head department German, West Virginia State College, 1928-1966, acting dean, 1930-1932, assistant dean, 1932-1933, acting registrar, 1934-1935, registrar, 1935-1937, dean, 1937-1966. Director Upward Bound project, professor German, coordinator institutional studies West Virginia State College, 1966-1970.
Administrative assistant Guthrie Center, State West Virginia Department Mental Health, 1970-1973.
Director 5th Allegheny Regional Liberal Arts Conference, North Central Association, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1953. Violinist, founder and conductor Ferrell Symphony Orchestra (founded as memorial to Harrison Herbert Ferrell, Senior).
President Chicago Music Association, 1928. Board of directors West Virginia State College Strings.
Trustee, member Executive Committee West Virginia Easter Seal Society Crippled Children and Adults, 1963-1977, president, 1971-1973, chairman Kanawha County committee.
Vice chairman advisory board Bluefield (West Virginia) State College, 1970-1977. West Virginia Black Cultural Festival dedicated to him, 1979. Administration Building of West Virginia State College named for him, 1980.
Member Modern Language Association, American Teachers Association, National Association Negro Musicians (advisory board 1928-1930), West Virginia Foreign Language Association (secretary 1935-1945), American Association of University Professors, National Education Association, West Virginia Education Association (member Executive Committee 1955-1957), West Virginia Association Higher Education (president 1954-1955, chairman program committee 1955-1970), West Virginia Association Academy Deans (president 1958-1959, Executive Committee 1959-1960), West Virginia Arts and Humanities Council (chairman 1976-1977), Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Pi Phi. Lion (president). Dunbar 1972-1973).
Married Emily Miriam Grazia Bell, September 15, 1929.