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Kramer, John Howard, 1902-1984
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John Howard Kramer was born on November 12, 1902, in Canning, South Dakota. He was raised in Pierre and graduated from Pierre High School in 1920. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Dakota in 1924, followed by a master's degree from the University of Iowa in 1930 and a doctorate from Colorado State University in 1943. On July 17, 1926, he married Lenette Dunlap in Vermillion, South Dakota. The couple had two children, John and Miriam.
Kramer dedicated over 50 years to education in South Dakota. He began his career as a debate coach and teacher at Madison High School from 1924 to 1927, later serving as superintendent of public schools in various South Dakota communities for 18 years. In 1945, he transitioned to higher education, becoming president of Southern State College in Springfield, a position he held until 1954. From 1954 to 1956, he was professor and head of the Education Department as well as Director of Summer School at South Dakota State University. He then served as president of Northern State College from 1956 to 1968 before returning to SDSU as a professor of education. He was later named president emeritus of Northern State College and professor emeritus at South Dakota State University.