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John Howard Harris

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John Howard Harris
Harris pictured in L'Agenda 1913, Bucknell yearbook
President of Bucknell University
In office
1889–1919
Preceded byDavid Jayne Hill
Succeeded byEmory William Hunt
Personal details
Born(1847-04-24)April 24, 1847
Indiana County, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 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. ^ a b "President_Harris.html". Departments.bucknell.edu. Retrieved March 18, 2010.