John Howard Harris

John Howard Harris

Harris pictured in L'Agenda 1913, Bucknell yearbook
President of Bucknell University
In office
1889–1919
Preceded by David Jayne Hill
Succeeded by Emory William Hunt
Personal details
Born (1847-04-24)April 24, 1847
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
Died April 25, 1925(1925-04-25) (aged 78)
Scranton, Pennsylvania

John Howard Harris (April 24, 1847 – April 25, 1925) was president of Bucknell University from 1889–1919.[1]

Harris served in the American Civil War. He obtained a BA from the University at Lewisburg in 1869. In 1889 he was inaugurated as President of Bucknell University. He was president for 30 years.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "President_Harris.html". Departments.bucknell.edu. Retrieved March 18, 2010.


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