August Howard (January 2, 1910 - December 4, 1988) was the founder of the American Polar Society in 1934 and publisher of The Polar Times.[1] In 1948 Cape Howard was named for him.
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| Born | August Horowitz January 2, 1910 |
| Died | December 4, 1988 (aged 78) |
| Known for | American Polar Society |
Biography edit
He was born on January 2, 1910, as August Horowitz to a Russian immigrant who worked as a tailor.[2] In 1934 he founded the American Polar Society.[3] He was a public affairs officer of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America from 1928 to 1970. He died on December 4, 1988, in Rego Park, New York.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "August Howard, 78, Organizer of a Society for Polar Explorers". The New York Times. December 7, 1988. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "August Howard". Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "American Polar Society". Retrieved 2011-11-02.