Harry J. Carman
Harry Carman GSAS '19 was the fourth Dean of Columbia College. A champion of the Core Curriculum, he was very popular among students. He advised many, including Jacques Barzun, and even helped with their expenses. An agricultural historian, he maintained a working farm upstate even while dean. James Shenton spent some time working there while a student. He was compelled to retire as dean at age 65, but remained teaching for three more years.
Carman Hall is named after him.
| Preceded by Herbert E. Hawkes |
Dean of Columbia College 1943-1950 |
Succeeded by Lawrence H. Chamberlain |
External links
- Profile of Carman
- "Dirt Farmer Gone Wrong", Time Magazine, Monday, January 23, 1950
