Background
Strausbaugh, Melvin Roy was born on May 30, 1936 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Thomas and Emma Irene (Peters) Strausbaugh.
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Melvin Roy Strausbaugh
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Bachelor of Science, Millersville U., 1961; Master of Arts, Indiana U., 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve U., 1974.
Career
Professor of history, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1987-1993; associate vice president, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1983-1985; dean continuing education, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1985-1987; dean academic administration, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1987-1993; dean emeritus, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 1993; president, Edinboro Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., 1980-1995; lecturer history, Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1994; dean libraries, Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1995. Member of advisory board PNC Bank, Edinboro, since 1979.
Achievements
Membership
President, founder Flagship Niagara League, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1981-1986. President Torch Club of Erie, 1985. With United States Navy, 1954-1958.
Member American History Association, Erie Yacht Club (commodore 1986-1987).
Interests
Connections
Married Rosanna Sweden, Dec.29, 1961.
Awards
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Recipient Commendation award Senate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1986, House Representatives, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1986, Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission, 1986.Recipient Commendation award Senate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1986, House Representatives, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1986, Pennsylvania History and Museum Commission, 1986.