Harry Carman (January 22, 1884 – December 26, 1964) was an American historian, professor and Dean of Columbia College from 1943 to 1950. During his tenure as Dean, Carman was a strong supporter of the college within the university, particularly of its Core Curriculum. One of his most notable students was Jacques Barzun.
Harry James Carman was born on a farm in Greenfield, New York on January 22, 1884. He attended a one-room district school through the secondary grades and then took over as teacher for several years. Encouraged by a local school official, he passed the entrance exams for Syracuse University and received his bachelor's degree in 1909. After four years of service as principal of Rhinebeck High School, he returned to Syracuse for his master's degree, and, from 1914 to 1917, taught there as instructor and assistant professor of political science.
Harry Carman's connection with Columbia University began in the fall of 1917, when he arrived on Morningside Heights to undertake his work for the doctorate, and, soon afterwards, his duties as an instructor in history in Columbia College. His Ph.D. came in 1919, followed by promotions through the academic grades to a full professorship in 1931. Eight years later, he was named Moore Collegiate Professor. In March 1933, he was appointed to a seat on the Faculty of Political Science.
Regarding his book Lincoln and the Patronage, New York Times writer Theodore Mack, was quoted as saying "the conclusion of the authors at the end of this enlightening and scholarly work does credit to the time and energy that must have gone into it."
Carman Hall, a Columbia dormitory, is named in his honor.[1]
Worksedit
Social and Economic History of the United States, 2 volumes (1930–34)[2]
Autobiographical essay in Finkelstein, Louis (1948). American Spiritual Autobiographies: Fifteen Self-Portraits. New York: Harper and Brothers. pp. 91–105.
Preparation for Medical Education in the Liberal Arts College (1953)
A Short History of New York State with D.M. Ellis, J.A. Frost, and H.C. Syrett (1957)
A History of the American People with H.C. Syrett (1960)
Guide to the Principal Sources for American Civilization 1800–1900 in the City of New York, 2 volumes with A.W. Thompson (1960)
Referencesedit
^"DEAN CARMAN, 80, OF COLUMBIA, DIES; Social Historian and Leader in American Studies Was Champion of Humanities". The New York Times. 1964-12-27. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
^"In Memoriam: Harry J. Carman". Political Science Quarterly. 80 (3). September 1965.
External linksedit
Profile of Carman at Columbia College
Finding aid to the Harry J. Carman papers at Columbia University. Rare Book & Manuscript Library
harry, carman, january, 1884, december, 1964, american, historian, professor, dean, columbia, college, from, 1943, 1950, during, tenure, dean, carman, strong, supporter, college, within, university, particularly, core, curriculum, most, notable, students, jacq. Harry Carman January 22 1884 December 26 1964 was an American historian professor and Dean of Columbia College from 1943 to 1950 During his tenure as Dean Carman was a strong supporter of the college within the university particularly of its Core Curriculum One of his most notable students was Jacques Barzun Harry CarmanDean of Columbia CollegeIn office 1943 1950Preceded byHerbert HawkesSucceeded byLawrence H ChamberlainPersonal detailsBorn 1884 01 22 January 22 1884Greenfield New York U S DiedDecember 26 1964 1964 12 26 aged 80 New York City New York U S Alma materSyracuse University BA Columbia University PhD Contents 1 Life and career 2 Works 3 References 4 External linksLife and career editHarry James Carman was born on a farm in Greenfield New York on January 22 1884 He attended a one room district school through the secondary grades and then took over as teacher for several years Encouraged by a local school official he passed the entrance exams for Syracuse University and received his bachelor s degree in 1909 After four years of service as principal of Rhinebeck High School he returned to Syracuse for his master s degree and from 1914 to 1917 taught there as instructor and assistant professor of political science Harry Carman s connection with Columbia University began in the fall of 1917 when he arrived on Morningside Heights to undertake his work for the doctorate and soon afterwards his duties as an instructor in history in Columbia College His Ph D came in 1919 followed by promotions through the academic grades to a full professorship in 1931 Eight years later he was named Moore Collegiate Professor In March 1933 he was appointed to a seat on the Faculty of Political Science Regarding his book Lincoln and the Patronage New York Times writer Theodore Mack was quoted as saying the conclusion of the authors at the end of this enlightening and scholarly work does credit to the time and energy that must have gone into it Carman Hall a Columbia dormitory is named in his honor 1 Works editSocial and Economic History of the United States 2 volumes 1930 34 2 Lincoln and the Patronage with Reinhard H Luthin 1943 Jesse Buel Agricultural Reformer 1947 Autobiographical essay in Finkelstein Louis 1948 American Spiritual Autobiographies Fifteen Self Portraits New York Harper and Brothers pp 91 105 Preparation for Medical Education in the Liberal Arts College 1953 A Short History of New York State with D M Ellis J A Frost and H C Syrett 1957 A History of the American People with H C Syrett 1960 Guide to the Principal Sources for American Civilization 1800 1900 in the City of New York 2 volumes with A W Thompson 1960 References edit DEAN CARMAN 80 OF COLUMBIA DIES Social Historian and Leader in American Studies Was Champion of Humanities The New York Times 1964 12 27 ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 05 28 In Memoriam Harry J Carman Political Science Quarterly 80 3 September 1965 External links editProfile of Carman at Columbia College Finding aid to the Harry J Carman papers at Columbia University Rare Book amp Manuscript LibraryAcademic officesPreceded byHerbert Hawkes Dean of Columbia College1943 1950 Succeeded byLawrence H Chamberlain nbsp This biography of an American historian is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Harry Carman amp oldid 1192410451, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
