John Elliot Turner

Background

Turner, John Elliot was born on September 25, 1917 in Amble, Northumberland, England. Came to the United States, 1927. Son of George Murray and Helen Barry (Elliot) Turner.

Education

Bachelor, Yankton College, 1939; Master of Arts, U, Minnesota, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1950.

Career

Teacher, Tripp (South Dakot) High School, 1939-1941; teacher, Madison (South Dakot) Center High School, 1941-1942; teacher, Washington Jefferson High School, Arlington, Virginia, 1942; instructor, University Minnesota, 1950-1952; assistant professor, University Minnesota, 1952-1956; associate professor, University Minnesota, 1956-1959; professor, University Minnesota, 1959-1974; regents' professor, University Minnesota, 1974-1988; director honors The Institute International Studies, College Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota, since 1988. Consultant University Research Consortium, Minneapolis since 1982.

Achievements

• John Elliot Turner has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1942-1946. Member International Studies Association (past officer), American Political Science Association (past officer), Midwest Political Science Association (past officer).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, photography, concerts, basketball, theater.

Connections

Married Elsie Linda Reinschmidt, July 7, 1944. Children: Debra Marlene Storey, Noel Sean.

Father:

George Murray Turner

Mother:

Helen Barry (Elliot) Turner

Spouse:

Elsie Linda Reinschmidt

child:

Debra Marlene Storey Turner

child:

Noel Sean Turner