Background
Boorman, Howard Lyon was born on September 11, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Ryland and Verna (Lyon) Boorman.
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Howard Lyon Boorman
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Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1941; postgraduate, Yale University, 1946-1947.
Career
Divisional assistant, division defense materials, Department of State, Washington, 1942-1943; foreign service officer to, Peking, Hong Kong, 1947-1954; research associate, School International Affairs, Columbia University, New York City, 1955-1967; professor of history, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1967-1984; emeritus, Vanderbilt University, since 1984. Member National Committee United States-China Relations, since 1966. Visiting scholar University Center of Virginia, 1963.
Achievements
Membership
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member of Association Asian Studies, American Political Science Association, American History Association, University Club (Nashville).
Connections
Married Mary Houghton, January 20, 1972 (deceased). 1 child by previous marriage: Scott A.
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February 17, 2008 (aged 87) -
Nationality
American
Education
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1941
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1947
Career
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1942 - 1943
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1947 - 1954
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1955 - 1967
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1967 - 1984