John M. Harris

Background

Harris, John M. was born on August 8, 1944 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of James and Amy (Morris) Harris.

Education

Bachelor, Indiana University, 1966. Master of Arts, State University of New York, Oneonta, 1969.

Career

Exhibitions coordinator, docent Children's Museum Indianapolis, 1967-1972. Director Tippecanoe County History Association, Lafayette, Indiana, 1972-1987. From assistant director field services to director local history services Indiana History Society, Indianapolis, since 1987.

Member history markers advisory board Indiana History Bureau, Indianapolis, since 1991.

Achievements

• John M. Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Historian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Museum, American Association State & Local History, Association Indiana Museum, National Council Public History, Midwest Museum Conference, Field Superior vena cava syndrome Alliance.

Connections

Married Jo Anna Helmbock, December 19, 1964 (divorced 1985). 2 children; married Joan Ellen Hostetler, May 28, 1998.

Father:

James Harris

Mother:

Amy (Morris) Harris

Spouse:

Joan Ellen Hostetler

Spouse:

Jo Anna Helmbock