Irving Owen Dawson

Background

Dawson, Irving Owen was born on June 5, 1927 in Lewistown, Montana, United States. Son of William and Ruby Aileen (Owens) Dawson.

Education

Bachelor, North Texas State University, Denton, 1948. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1957.

Career

Instructor Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1950, head government department, 1960-1970. Member faculty University Texas, Arlington, since 1970, professor political science, since 1970, chairman department, since 1977. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Irving Owen Dawson has been listed as a notable political scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Beaumont Civil Service Commission, 1968-1970. Chairman Christian life committee Baptist General Convention Texas, 1966-1971. Member American Political Science Association, American Society Public Administration, International Personnel Management Association, Southwestern Political Science Association (president).

Connections

Father:

William Dawson

Mother:

Ruby Aileen (Owens) Dawson