Harry Carman (January 22, 1884 – December 26, 1964) was an American historian, professor and Dean of Columbia College from 1943 to 1950.
During his tenure as Dean, Carman was a strong supporter of the college within the university, particularly of its Core Curriculum.
Harry James Carman was born on a farm in Greenfield, New York on January 22, 1884.
Encouraged by a local school official, he passed the entrance exams for Syracuse University and received his bachelor's degree in 1909.
After four years of service as principal of Rhinebeck High School, he returned to Syracuse for his master's degree, and, from 1914 to 1917, taught there as instructor and assistant professor of political science.