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

Warner was born in 1897, received his Ph. D in 1929, became a professor of education at Ohio State University and was an author, editor, lecturer and consultant in technical education during the 1930's. During World War II as a Major in the U.S. Army he became a civil-fire defense officer in SHAEF and was in the American zone in eastern Belgium at Liege during the battle of the Bulge, then he was appointed an Education and Religious Affairs Officer for Baden, Germany. From 1945-1946 he was deputy director of the Warton American Technical School (Warton, England) which was administrated by the U.S. Army to teach occupational, technical skills to soldiers returning from Europe after World War II. He became director of alumni at Columbia University and died in 1971.

From the description of The William E. Warner papers, 1945-1946. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 25917703

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, OH. Warner bequeathed these materials to Kent State University in his will.

From the guide to the William E. Warner papers, 1882-1974, 1920-1970, (Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.)