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Sparks (EDWIN ERLE stitution)

EDWIN ERLE stitution the degree of Ph.D. in 1900.

He also holds honorary degrees from Lehigh University and Allegheny College. From 1884-1885 he was an assistant in history at Ohio State University, from 1885-1890 he taught school in Ohio, and from 1890-1895 he was principal of the preparatory department and teacher of history at Pennsylvania State College. From 1895-1907 he was connected with the University of Chicago successively as lecturer, instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and professor of American History, curator of the historical museum, and dean of the University College. In 1908 he became president of Pennsylvania State College. He was a member of various historical and patriotic societies and committees. He wrote "Expansion of the American People" (1899); "Formative Incidents in American Diplomacy" (1902); "The United States of America" (2 vols., 1904); "Foundations of National Development" (1907); etc.

He also contributed many essays and articles on historical and educational topics to periodicals and journals.