Stewart Irvin Oost

Background

Oost, Stewart Irvin was born on May 20, 1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Jacob John and Bessie (Stewart) Oost.

Education

Student Yale, 1943-1944.

Career

Teacher, Starr Commonwealth for Boys, Albion, Michigan, 1941-1942. From instructor to associate professor of history Southern Methodist University, 1948-1959. Member of faculty University of Chicago, 1959-1981, professor ancient history, 1965-1981.

Achievements

• Stewart Irvin Oost has been listed as a noteworthy educator. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Ford fellow, Italy, 1955-1956. Member American History Association, American Philological Association Beta Kappa (past president Gamma of Texas).

Member editorial board Classical philology, 1959-1981, editor in chief, 1978-1981.

Connections

Father:

Jacob John Oost

Mother:

Bessie (Stewart) Oost