Background
Knowles, Edwin Blackwell was born on May 14, 1903 in New York City. Son of Edwin B. and Grace E. (Western) Knowles.
Knowles, Edwin Blackwell was born on May 14, 1903 in New York City. Son of Edwin B. and Grace E. (Western) Knowles.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan College, Middletown, Connecticut, 1924. Master of Arts, New York University, 1929, Doctor of Philosophy, 1938.
Instructor English, University of Illinois, 1925-1927, New York University, 1927-1942. Assistant professor Queens College, 1942-1948. Member of faculty Pratt Institute, 1948-1967, Professor of English, 1952-1967, department chairman, 1954-1964, dean division general studies, 1960-1962.
Vice president of the board education Reformed Church American, 1962-1966.
Member Modern Language Association, American Association University Professors, College English Association, National Council Teachers English, Renaissance Society American (treasurer 1951-1967), Hispanic Society American (correspondent. Member), Phi Beta Kappa, Psi Upsilon. Club: Andiron (president 1955-1958) (New York City).
Married Lois Beckwith, May 25, 1929. Children: Lawrence B., Alison (Mistress Dick Higgins).