Background
Harrison, John Smith was born on February 3, 1877 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Ogden and Lottie Ann (Smith) Harrison.
Harrison, John Smith was born on February 3, 1877 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Ogden and Lottie Ann (Smith) Harrison.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1899, Master of Arts, 1900, Doctor of Philosophy, 1903.
Fellow in comparative literature, Columbia, 1900-1901. Lecturer in English literature, before Teachers’ Association, of Brooklyn, 1902. Substitute teacher in English, New York public schools, 1903.
Instructor English, 1903-1907, assistant professor, 1907-1916, Kenyon College, Gambier, O. Professor English, Butler College, 1916-1946.
Professor English, summer session, Columbia University, 1917.
Fellow in comparative literature, Columbia, 1900-1901. Member Modern Language Association, Woodberry Society, Phi Beta Kappa (Columbia Chapter). Club: Indianapolis Literary.
Married Elisabeth Shepard Southworth, June 27, 1907. Children: William Ogden (deceased), Ada Deane, Thurston, Edward Woodberry, Virginia (deceased), Thomas Southworth.