A portrait photograph of Arthur H. Steinhaus. Arthur H Steinhaus was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 4, 1897. He received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1919–1928) in zoology and physiology and his B.P.E. and M.P.E. from George Williams College in physical education. From 1915–1965, Steinhaus was associated with George Williams College as a student, teacher, Dean, and finally, Dean Emeritus. In 1944 Steinhaus was on leave to serve as Chief of the Division of Physical Education and Health Activities in the US Office of Education. Steinhaus was also elected into the National Academy of Kinesiology (American Academy of Physical Education) in 1930 as Fellow #29 and served as the Academy's President from 1943-1945. Steinhaus died on February 8, 1970.
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