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NEBRASKA BLUE BOOK

BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA

EDWARD SCHWARTZKOPF

FIRST DISTRICT

SketchImageSketch     Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, August 8, 1919. Graduate, Lincoln High School; attended University of Nebraska, BS. and MA, degrees. Member Delta Tau Delta and Phi Delta Kappa fraternities. Member of varsity football teams of 1939, 1940 and 1946 and of Rose Bowl Team. OCS and Advanced Officer's Training at Fort Lee, Virginia. Served 5 years in United States Army (34 months over-seas); discharged with rank of Major. Married Dorothy F. Filley, June 16, 1946; three children: William C. Linda K., and Steven E. Is coordinator of Industrial Arts and Industrial Education for Lincoln Public Schools. Former occupations: teacher-coach, Lincoln High School; farm implements merchant, car dealer, hardware merchant, Cambridge, Nebraska; sales manager, Coca-Cola Company, Lincoln, Nebraska. Has served on Lincoln Jaycee Council, as delegate to Republican county convention, and as zone director of Nebraska University Alumni Association. Is Lincoln Advisor, Governor's Committee on Youth. Member of: board of directors, Cedars Home for Children; board of directors, Humane Society; Sertoma; Lincoln University Club; Nebraska Alumni Association; American Legion; Nebraska State, National, Lincoln, and Missouri Valley Educational Associations; American and Nebraska Vocational Associations; American Industrial Arts Association and Air Force Association. Member of First Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln; and member of its board of trustees. Elected Regent in 1966.
     Home Address: 2020 Park Avenue, Lincoln Nebraska 68502.
     Office Address: 720 So. 22nd St., Lincoln, Nebraska 68510.

DICK L. HERMAN

SECOND DISTRICT

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     Born Fremont, Nebraska, August 6, 1920. Attended Fremont High School; University of Washington, Seattle; and University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Served in Africa and Italy during World War II as Captain. Married Miss Martin, December 27, 1941; four children: Mary Catherine (Mrs. Herman Bates), Ann Elizabeth, Richard Martin, and Michael David. Is treasurer and chairman of Herman Bros., Inc., a bulk oil motor carrier firm. Former member, board of directors, American Red Cross; past president, Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce; and past president, Nebraska Motor Carriers Association. Is the 1966 chairman of American Cancer Crusade. Member of: board of directors, Doctors Hospital, Omaha; Nebraska State Association of Commerce and Industry; American Cancer Society; Nebraska Motor Carriers Association; Effective Citizens Organization; Happy Hollow Country Club, Omaha; Capitol Hill Club, Washington, D. C.; and Christ the King Parish, Omaha. Elected Regent in 1966.
     Home Address: 10324 Rockbrook Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.
     Office Address: 2501 North 11th St., P. O. Box 189, Omaha, Nebraska 68101.

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RICHARD EUGENE ADKINS

THIRD DISTRICT

     Born in Howard, South Dakota, October 1, 1919. Ancestry Swedish. Attended Norfolk public schools, Columbia University, Grinnell College. and University of Nebraska. Married Mollie Clasper, May 14, 1941; three children. Livestock and banking business. Lieutenant Commander, United States Naval Reserve; Presbyterian. Member: board of directors, Osmond General Hospital; Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement; Elks; American Legion; 40 et 8; Nebraska Stock Growers Association; Nebraska Live Stock Feeders Association. 4-H Club Leader, 9 years; and listed in "Who's Who in America". Elected Regent in 1958; re-elected Regent November 3, 1964.
     Home Address: Osmond, Nebraska 68765.

BEN NORTON GREENBERG

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FOURTH DISTRICT

     Born in Omaha, Nebraska, May 30, 1903. Received AB., B.Sc. in Medicine and M.D. degree from University of Nebraska. Is an Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist. Member of State Medical Association, and Rotary Club. 1960 Councilor of State Medical Society. 1962 president of Association of Governing Boards of State Universities and Allied Institutions, and 1964 chairman of National Association of University Governing Boards Foundation. 1962 Recipient of Distinguished Service Award from National Association of University Governing Boards, and 1964 Recipient of "Service to Mankind" Award from Sertoma International. Listed in "Who's Who in America" in 1964. Elected Regent in 1952 and 1958. Re-elected November 3, 1964.
     Home Address: McCloud Hotel, York, Nebraska 08467.
     Office Address: 37-1st National Bank Bldg., York, Nebraska 68467.

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ROBERT L. RAUN

FIFTH DISTRICT

     Born Upland, Nebraska, April 22, 1928. Was graduated from Campbell High School, 1945; and received B. Sc. degree from University of Nebraska, 1951 (with high distinction). Member, Alpha Gamma Rho (social) fraternity; honorary organizations: Innocents Society, Gamma Sigma Delta and Alpha Zeta. Married Eileen Derieg, June 9, 1951; five children: Sharon, Carol, Chris, Kevin, and Elizabeth. Is a farmer and livestock feeder. Air Force Veteran, presently holds commission in Air Force Reserve, retired. Past member of steering committee for Educational Television in Nebraska, and past member, Nebraska Resources Committee. Member of: Advisory Board for Administration of the Manpower Development and Training Act in Nebraska; Minden Rotary Club and Kearney County T-Bone Club. Appointed Regent on January 11, 1966, by Governor Morrison to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Val Peterson who resigned.
     Home Address: Norman, Nebraska 68963.

JOHN GORDON ELLIOTT

SIXTH DISTRICT

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     Born in Winside, Nebraska, June 22, 1894. Ancestry Scotch and Dutch. Attended high school, Nebraska Wesleyan University and University of Nebraska. Member, Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Married Camille Leyda, June 2, 1917; four children. Is an insurance and banking agent. President of Gering National Bank. Has served as president of Chamber of Commerce, chairman of Community Chest, YMCA Board and as Trustee of Methodist Church. Member of Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Shriner, Lions Club and Elks Lodge. Appointed Regent to fill vacancy created by resignation of Dwight Griswold in 1952, and served until January. 1955. Elected Regent in 1956. Reelected November 6, 1962. Chairman of the Board of Regents since 1962.
     Home Address: 209 East 20th St., Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361.

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