Harry Augustus Garfield | |
---|---|
8th President of Williams College | |
In office 1908–1934 | |
Supervisor of the United States Fuel Administration | |
In office 1917–1919 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Hiram, Ohio, U.S. | October 11, 1863
Died | December 12, 1942 Williamstown, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 79)
Resting place | Williams College Cemetery Williamstown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Spouse |
Belle Hartford Mason
(m. 1888) |
Relations | James Rudolph Garfield (brother) Abram Garfield (brother) |
Children | 4 |
Parents |
|
Education | Columbia Law School |
Alma mater | Williams College (BA) |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Signature | |
Harry Augustus "Hal" Garfield (October 11, 1863 – December 12, 1942) was an American lawyer, academic, and public official. He was president of Williams College and supervised the United States Fuel Administration during World War I. He was a son of President James A. Garfield.