George Knepper
George Knepper | |
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 Knepper in 1987 | |
| Born | George W. Knepper Jr. January 15, 1926 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 2018 (aged 92) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Akron University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Historian |
George W. Knepper Jr. (January 15, 1926 – October 20, 2018) was an American historian.[1][2]
Life and career
[edit]Knepper was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of George Sr. and Grace Knepper.[3][4] He attended Buchtel High School, graduating in 1943.[5] After graduating, he served in the United States Navy during World War II, which after his discharge, he attended the University of Akron, earning his BA degree in history in 1948. He also attended the University of Michigan, earning his master’s degree in 1950 and his PhD degree in 1954.[6]
Knepper served as a professor in the department of history at the University of Akron from 1954 to 1992.[5][7] During his years as a professor, in 1987, he was named a distinguished professor.[8]
Death
[edit]Knepper died on October 20, 2018, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, at the age of 92.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "In Your Town: Past history". The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. March 18, 1987. p. 43. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Zaidan, Abe (November 25, 1991). "Retiring for the books: College historian plans to write on". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. p. 22. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Knepper Family Given Addition". Spokane Chronicle. January 20, 1926. p. 1. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Add History Instructor: U Promotes 5 Faculty Members". The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. May 12, 1954. p. 6. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "George Knepper Obituary (1926-2018)". Akron Beacon Journal. October 21, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ "Dr. George W. Knepper". Akron Roundtable. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "George Knepper". C-SPAN. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ Giffen, Tom (May 3, 1992). "UA historian's retirement to be anything but dull". The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. 23. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "George W Knepper". Billow’s Funeral Homes. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "George W. Knepper". Legacy. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
