Harry Carman

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Harry Carman was an American historian. Having attended Syracuse University followed by studies at Columbia, he became a professor at the latter, and served from 1943 to 1950 he served as its Dean. 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. Noted Historian and famous author of Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Reinhard H. Luthin, Fulbright Scholar and Columbia Professor, collaborated with Dean Carman to create "Lincoln and the Patronage".

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.

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Authored Works

Lincoln and the Patronage. Harry Carman and Reinhard H Luthin 1943.

Preceded by
Herbert Hawkes
Dean of Columbia College
1943–1950
Succeeded by
Lawrence H. Chamberlain
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