Background
Brodshaug, Melvin was born on May 22, 1900 in Davenport, North Dakota, United States. Son of Ole and Kaja (Tuskind) Brodshaug.
Brodshaug, Melvin was born on May 22, 1900 in Davenport, North Dakota, United States. Son of Ole and Kaja (Tuskind) Brodshaug.
Bachelor of Science, North Dakota State University, 1932. Doctor of Letters, North Dakota State University, 1958. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1927.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1931.
Principal, Arnegard (North Dakota) Consolidated School, 1923-1925;
superintendent schools, Arnegard (North Dakota) Consolidated School, 1925-1928;
research associate, ERPI Picture Consultants, New York City, 1930-1937;
director research, ERPI Classroom Films, New York City, 1937-1945;
vice president charge research, Encyclopedia Britannica Films, Wilmette, Illinois, 1945-1948;
vice president charge production development, Encyclopedia Britannica Films, Wilmette, Illinois, 1948-1953;
dean School Public Relations and Communications, Boston University, 1954-1962;
director, Boston University Film Library, 1962-1965;
professor, consultant Norfolk (Virginia) State College, 1965-1988. Producer of educational motion picture series. Communication counsel.
Motion picture consultant. Market research analyst.
Member of the board of directors Teaching Films Custodians Inc. Trustee Village of Wilmette, 1951-1954. Member National Education Association (department audio-visual instruction), Rotary (Boston), Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Delta Pi.
Married Alpha Madeline Boe, December 27, 1927. Children: Joan Barbara, Karin Sandra.