Background
Mikesell, Marvin Wray was born on June 16, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Loy George and Clara (Wade) Mikesell.
Mikesell, Marvin Wray was born on June 16, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Loy George and Clara (Wade) Mikesell.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1952; Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California-Berkeley, 1959.
Instructor to professor geography, University of Chicago, since 1958; department chairman geography, University of Chicago, 1969-1974, 83-86. Delegate United States National Common for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Fellow American Geography Society (honorary). Member Association American Geographers (president 1975-1976, Distinguished Career award 1995). Clubs: Quadrangle.
Married Reine-Marie de France, April 1, 1957.