Warner, William E. (William Everett), 1897-

William Everett Warner was born on August 22, 1897 in Roanoke, Illinois. After serving in World War I, he earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin in 1923 and a Master of Science from the same University in 1924. Warner earned a PhD in Educational Research from Columbia University in 1928. He served in the United States Army during World War II in various capacities - such as a member of General Eisenhower's staff in London and Versailles - received many military honors - including the Purple Heart - and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. From 1925 to 1967 he was professor of education at The Ohio State University, teaching courses in industrial arts education. He took a three-year leave (1950-1953) to serve as Executive Director of Civil Defense of Ohio. Warner was instrumental in the development of the industrial arts education (now called technology education) and its recognition as a profession. Among his professional accomplishments, he founded Epsilon Pi Tau in 1929, an international honor society fraternity for industrial arts. He also founded the American Industrial Arts Association (now the International Technology Education Association) and served as its first president. He wrote several publications about industrial arts education, some of which are in this collection. Warner traveled throughout the United States and the world to lecture and develop industrial arts programs in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Warner died on July 12, 1971 in Columbus, Ohio.

From the description of William E. Warner papers, 1882-1974 (bulk 1920-1970). (Kent State University). WorldCat record id: 320957301

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