John Lawrence Goheen

Deceased Person

1883 – 1948

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Who was John Lawrence Goheen?

John Lawrence Goheen was an American missionary, educator, administrator, agriculturist, social worker, and writer who spent most of his career working in India. He made a major contribution to literacy through the Bombay Literacy Campaign of 1939. He established Adult Education Associations in various parts in India with a slogan “Every home a literate home”. He promoted religious organizations for literacy conferences.

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Born
Dec 10, 1883
Kolhapur
Nationality
  • India
Profession
Died
1948
New York

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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