Background
Alspach, Russell King was born on February 22, 1901 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Bennett and Elizabeth (Varwig) Alspach.
Alspach, Russell King was born on February 22, 1901 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Bennett and Elizabeth (Varwig) Alspach.
Bachelor of Arts, University Pennsylvania, 1924, Master of Arts, 1931, Doctor of Philosophy, 1932.
Appraisal engineer, 1918-1920. Member English department University of Pennsylvania, 1924-1942, 45-47. Commissioned lieutenant colonel United States Army, 1947, advanced to brigadier general.
Retired 1965.
Professor of English, United States Military Academy, 1947-1965, head department, 1961-1965. Lecturer English, U. Massachusetts, 1965-1966, Professor of English, 1966-1971, professor emeritus, 1971-1980, head department English, 1967-1969. Visiting professor Graduate School University of Pennsylvania, 1962-1963.
Member English department University of Pennsylvania, 1924-1942, 45-47. Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Modern Language Association, American Folklore Society (council), National Council Teachers English, English Institute, College Conference Communication.
Club: The Army-Navy Country (Washington).
Married Sara Catharine Campion, May 10, 1924. Children: Ann Jane (Mistress James Fitzcharles), Sally Campion (Mistress Philip Anderson).