Garry Cleveland Myers

American children's psychologist and co-founder of Highlights for Children.¹

Born Jul 15, 1884, died Jul 19, 1971.¹

Companies

Highlights for ChildrenFounder¹²

Early life and education

1909Ursinus College bachelor's degree^{2 3}
1910University of Pennsylvania master's degree^{2 3}
1913Columbia University Doctor of Philosophy; child psychology^{2 3}

Career

Occupation: lecturer, school superintendent, writer, editor, professor, child psychologist, columnist.^{3 6}

Since 1946Editor-in-chief, Highlights for Children^{3 4}
1912 to 1914Professor of psychology, Juniata College^{3 4}
Date not recordedWorked at Case Western Reserve University^{3 4}
Date not recordedWorked at Brooklyn Training School for Teachers^{3 4}
Date not recordedFounded Highlights for Children⁵

Known for: Highlights for Children, Goofus and Gallant.^{3 7}

Personal life

BornJul 15, 1884, Sylvan^{3 8}
DiedJul 19, 1971, Honesdale^{3 9}
CitizenshipUnited States^{3 10}
SpouseCaroline Clark Myers married 1912^{3 11}

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