Education
He received an Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1913, and an Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from Harvard University in 1914 and 1917.
He received an Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1913, and an Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from Harvard University in 1914 and 1917.
He was an instructor of government at Harvard until 1916, and then on the faculty of the University of Minnesota from 1916 to 1957, serving as professor and chairman of the political science department. He wrote at least twelve books on political science topics.
He served as a member of the Commission on the Organization of the Executive Branch of Government in 1947-1948, and on the Commission on Intergovernmental Relations in 1953-1955.