Edwin D. Harrison

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Edwin Davies Harrison (January 8, 1916 – October 23, 2001) was the sixth president of Georgia Tech, from 1957 to 1969.[1][2] It was in Harrison's honor that the first 'T' was stolen.[1]

He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the Navy until 1945. He then earned a master's in mechanical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1948, and a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 1952.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b "Obituary: Edwin Harrison", The Technique, 2001-11-09. Retrieved on 2007-05-31. 
  2. ^ Inventory of the President Edwin Harrison (1916-2001) Papers, 1930-1968 [bulk 1957-1965]. Georgia Tech Archives and Records Management. Retrieved on 2007-05-31.
  3. ^ "Obituary: Edwin Harrison", Tech Topics, Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Winter 2001. Retrieved on 2007-05-31. 
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