Paul Baker Burcham

Background

Burcham, Paul Baker was born on February 22, 1916 in Fayette, Missouri, United States. Son of Frank E. and Bula (Richardson) Burcham.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Central College, 1935. Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1938, Doctor of Philosophy, 1941. Postgraduate University of Chicago, 1942.

Career

Instructor, assistant professor, associate professor of University Missouri, Columbia, 1946-1954, professor, 1954-1985, department chairman mathematics, 1948-1966.

Achievements

• Paul Baker Burcham has been listed as a noteworthy educator. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member American Mathematics Society, Mathematics Association American.

Connections

Married Helen Kennard Spencer, December 27, 1941. Children: Jane, Annual.

Father:

Frank East. Burcham

Mother:

Bula (Richardson) Burcham

Spouse:

Helen Kennard Spencer

child:

Ann Burcham

child:

Jane Burcham