Background
Newman, Sidney Harold was born on September 2, 1912 in Danville, Virginia, United States.
Newman, Sidney Harold was born on September 2, 1912 in Danville, Virginia, United States.
Bachelor, Washington and Lee University, 1932. Master of Arts, Clark University, 1933. Doctor of Philosophy, Clark University, 1935.
Member faculty Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1935-1946, associate professor, acting department head, 1946. Communications analyst, head foreign press and radio section Office of War Information, Washington, 1942-1943. Commissioned scientist-officerc United States Public Health Service, since 1947.
Director division research and standards, office personnel Office of War Information, 1963-1968. Behavioral scientist administrator Center for Population Research, National Institute Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, Maryland, 1968-1986. Retired scientist director United States Public Health Service, 1986.
Lieutenant commander United States Coast Guard, 1943-1947. Fellow American Psychological Association. Member Population Association American, District of Columbia Psychological Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Son of Nathan and Anne N. M. Althea Walker; 1 daughter, Carolyn Althea.