Joseph A. Harman
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N 44° 18.559 W 094° 28.181
15T E 382783 N 4907279
This marker commemorates Joseph A. Harman, the "Father of the New Ulm Park and Recreation Program."
Waymark Code: WM69H7
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2009
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This marker stands in Harman Park adjacent to Garden Street in New Ulm. It honors the leading figure in the development of park and recreation programs in the city. The full text reads:
JOSEPH A. HARMAN
1900-1979
Father of the New Ulm Park and Recreation Program
The quality of life in New Ulm improved notably after a young teacher-coach accepted a position at New Ulm High School in 1928. During the succeeding 51 years, “Joe” Harman provided the inspiration that left this community a better place in which to live.
As a teacher and as a coach in the public school system, as director of early park and recreation programs, as first coach of local American Legion baseball teams, as Civil Defense director and as a member of innumerable service and fraternal organizations, Joe taught, guided and helped untold number of young people.
Teams he coached in track, football, basketball and baseball were consistently successful. His guidance molded young athletes far beyond physical pursuits and many later became community leaders in their own right.
Joseph Harman was a gentle, quiet person whose actions and words spoke powerfully to help create a better community.
The marker was erected by friends and dedicated to the memory of Joe Harman in July 1980. The committee was headed by Mayor Carl L. Wyczawski, Otis Loose and Richard Eichten.
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