Harry Augustus Garfield
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.
Harry Augustus Garfield | |
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Garfield, c. 1911 | |
| 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 | October 11, 1863 Hiram, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 1942 (aged 79) Williamstown, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| 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 |
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| Education | Columbia Law School |
| Alma mater | Williams College (BA) |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
| Signature | |
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