John Bernard Holden

Background

Holden, John Bernard was born on September 18, 1910 in DeCliff, Ohio, United States. Son of William Edward and Elsie Mae (Kohn) Holden.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Ohio University, 1932. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1955.

Career

Principal, teacher Ohio schools, 1932-1937. Head history and speech department Wyoming (Ohio) Schools, 1937-1941. Director adult education, teacher speech and history Hamilton, Ohio, 1941-1950.

Consultant continuing education Michigan State University, 1950-1956. Specialist general adult education United States Office Education, 1956-1958. Director Graduate School, United States Department Agriculture, 1958-1981.

President Beacon College, Washington, 1982-1983. President World Federalist Educational Fund, 1968-1972.

Achievements

• John Bernard Holden has been listed as a noteworthy college president, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President International Advertising and Continuing Education Hall of Fame, 1998. Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1946. Member Ohio Teachers Speech Association (past president), Ohio Adult Education Association (past president), Adult Education Association Michigan (past president), Adult Education Association United States (executive board, past chairman national public relations and membership, president 1964-1965), United World Federalists (chairman Washington chapter 1958-1960).

Clubs: Comos Club.

Connections

Married A. Alberta Stegemiller, February 2, 1941 (deceased April 1985). Children: John Bernard, Peggy Ann, Charles Eugene. Married Mary Catherine Jennings, October 20, 1991.

Father:

William Edward Holden

Mother:

Elsie Mae (Kohn) Holden

Spouse:

Mary Catherine Jennings

Spouse:

A. Alberta Stegemiller

child:

Charles Eugene Holden

child:

John Bernard Holden

child:

Peggy Ann Holden