Background
Larner, John William was born on April 20, 1938 in Pittsburgh. Son of John William and Emily Josephine (Dugan) Larner.
Larner, John William was born on April 20, 1938 in Pittsburgh. Son of John William and Emily Josephine (Dugan) Larner.
Bachelor in History, Rice University, 1960. Master of Arts in History, University Pittsburgh, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy in History, West Virginia University, 1972.
Social studies coordinator grades K-12, Klein Indiana School District, Houston, 1972-1982; project director, American History Association, Washington, 1982-1984; assistant professor, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, 1985-1989; coordinator secretary social studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, since 1989.
Member Society for History Education (national advisory board since 1977), Pennsylvania History Association (council member 1990-1996), Pennsylvania Council for Social Studies (president 1994-1995).
Married Bernadine Louise Buseman, August 1, 1967. Children: John, Deborah, Cindy, William, Gary, Bridget, Christine.