Ralph Ebner Himstead

Background

Himstead, Ralph Ebner was born on January 31, 1893 in Blue Mound, Illinois, United States. Son of Christopher and Carolyn (Ellrich) Himstead.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois, 1916. Bachelor of Laws, Northwestern University, 1921, Master of Arts, 1924, Juris Doctor, 1924. Scientiae Juridicae Doctor, Harvard, 1929.

Doctor of Laws, Cornell College, 1946.

Career

Teacher English, Central High School, Omaha, Nebraska, January-June 1919. Professor public speaking, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, 1919-1923, professor political science, 1923-1924. Harris fellow in political science, Northwestern University, 1922-1923.

Professor of law, Syracuse University, 1924-1936.

General secretary American Association University professors, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1936. Research fellow Harvard Law School, 1928-1929.

Professor political science, Pennsylvania State College, summers, 1925, 26. Professor of law, Northwestern University School of Law, summer 1927.

Achievements

• Ralph Ebner Himstead has been listed as a noteworthy educator, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the United States Office of Education Wartime Commission, 1941-1943. Member United States National Common for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Served as private, advancing to rank of 1st lieutenant, United States Army, 1917-1919.

Member American Political Science Association, American Society International Law, American Association University professors, Phi Delta Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Sigma Rho, Acacia.

Clubs: Cosmos, Federal Schoolmen’s (Washington, District of Columbia), Manor Country (Norbeck, Maryland.).

Connections

Married Dorothy Scott, September 7, 1918. Children: James (deceased), Scott.

Father:

Christopher Himstead

Mother:

Carolyn (Ellrich) Himstead

Spouse:

Dorothy Scott

child:

Scott Himstead

child:

James Himstead (deceased)