Background
Boyd, William Harland was born on January 7, 1912 in Boise, Idaho, United States. Son of Harland D. and Cordelia (Crumley) Boyd.
Boyd, William Harland was born on January 7, 1912 in Boise, Idaho, United States. Son of Harland D. and Cordelia (Crumley) Boyd.
Bachelor of Arts California, Berkeley, 1935. Master of Arts, University California, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, 1942.
August 1997); children: Barbara A. Boyd Voltmer, William Harland, Kathryn L. Boyd Nemeyer. Teacher FallRiver High School, McArthur, California, 1937-1938, Watsonville (California) High School, 1941-1942, San Mateo (California) High School, 1942-1944. Professor historyBakersfield College, 1946-1973, chairman social science department, 1967-1973.
President, Kern County History Society, 1950-1952.
Advising committee Kern County Museum, 1955-1960. Chairman Fort Tejon Restoration Committee Bakersfield, 1952-1955, secretary, 1955-1960.
Member Kern County History Records Commission, 1977, Bakersfield History Preservation Commission, 1984-1987.
Christian faith rests not on our own feelings, but on the promises of a faithful God.
President Kern County History Society, 1950-1952. Advisory committee Kern County Museum, 1955-1960. Chairman Fort Tejon Restoration Committee, Bakersfield, 1952-1956, secretary, 1955-1960.
Member Kern County History Records Commission, 1977-1992, Bakersfield History Perservation Commission, 1984-1987. Member California Teachers Association, American History Association, Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Mary Kathryn Drake, June 25, 1939 (deceased August 1997). Children; Barbara A. Boyd Voltmer, William Harland, Kathryn L. Boyd Nemeyer.