Rathbun, Harry J. (Harry John), 1894-

Harry J. Rathbun first studied engineering at Stanford University, earning his A.B. in 1916 and his Engineer's degree in 1920. After several years as an engineer, he returned to Stanford to study law, receiving his J.D. in 1929. He joined the faculty in the Law School that same year, reaching the rank of professor in 1937; his specialty was business law. Rathbun, along with his wife Emilia, founded several non-profit organizations interested in social justice and anti-war issues.

From the description of Harry J. Rathbun audio recording, 1955. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754865121

Biographical/Historical Sketch

Harry J. Rathbun first studied engineering at Stanford University, earning his A.B. in 1916 and his Engineer's degree in 1920. After several years as an engineer, he returned to Stanford to study law, receiving his J.D. in 1929. He joined the faculty in the Law School that same year, reaching the rank of professor in 1937; his specialty was business law. Rathbun, along with his wife Emilia, founded several non-profit organizations interested in social justice and anti-war issues.

From the guide to the Harry J. Rathbun lecture audio recording, 1955, (Department of Special Collections and University Archives)