NameEdgar Dubs Shimer
Birth25 Feb 1853, Shimersville, PA
Death6 Apr 1933
Misc. Notes
Dr. Edgar Dubs Shimer, born in Shimersville, Northampton County, February 25, 1853, died April 6, 1933. He attended Schwartz Academy, Bethlehem, and Muhlenberg College. Graduated in 1874, received first honor and gold trophy in oratory. Ph. D., Muhlenberg College, 1888. Teacher in New York City schools, 1875-1887; later professor in pedagogy in New York University. Published "The Profession of Teaching," "Training of Teachers in Austria" (a translation), "The Possibilities of Manual Training in the Public Schools of New York City," and was a frequent contributor on educational topics to newspapers and magazines. Married on August 29, 1876, to Mary C. Hannum.
Spouses
1Mary C. Hannum
FatherMifflin Hannum
MotherMatilda Gangware
Marriage29 Aug 1876
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