Background
Kling, Merle was born on June 15, 1919 in Russia. Came to United States, 1921, naturalized, 1927. Son of Saul and Dina (Hoffman) Kling.
Kling, Merle was born on June 15, 1919 in Russia. Came to United States, 1921, naturalized, 1927. Son of Saul and Dina (Hoffman) Kling.
AB, Washington University, St. Louis, 1940. Master of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University, St. Louis, 1949.
DHC (honorary), Washington University, St. Louis, 1983. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1985.
Member faculty Washington University, 1946—1983, assistant professor political science, 1950-1954, associate professor, 1954-1961, professor, 1961-1983, professor emeritus, 1983—2008. Dean Washington University (Faculty Arts and Sciences), 1966-1969, 73-76, provost, 1976-1979, executive vice chancellor, provost, 1979-1983, acting chairman department political science, 1970-1971. Retired, 1971; president Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1984-1985.
Visiting professor University Illinois, 1961. Research associate Center International Studies, Princeton University, 1964-1965.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member American Political Science Association (council 1967-1969), Midwest Political Science Association (editor journal 1965-1966, president 1969-1970), Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Kappa Delta, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Ann Ruth Yasgur, January 1, 1948 (deceased June 1976). 1 child, Arnold Saul. Married Sandra Perlman, August 26, 1978 (deceased August 1990).