Background
Waldo, Tommy Ruth Blackmon was born on January 14, 1916 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Gulie Hargrove and Mary Lee (Craig) Blackmon.
Waldo, Tommy Ruth Blackmon was born on January 14, 1916 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Gulie Hargrove and Mary Lee (Craig) Blackmon.
Bachelor of Arts, Agnes Scott College, 1938. Master of Arts, University Florida, 1955, Doctor of Philosophy, 1961.
November 1950); children—George Selden (deceased), Andrew Blackmon. Graduate assistant U. Florida, Gainesville, 1952-1955, instructor, 1955-1961, assistant Professor of English, 1961-1968, associate Professor of English, 1968-1976, professor, 1976-1981. Private teacher piano and organ, 1938-1955.
Member Southern Atlantic Modern Language Association, Modern Language Association, Florida Music Teachers Association, Gainesville Music Teachers Association, Southeastern Renaissance Conference, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Alpha Iota (patroness), Delta Kappa Gamma.
Married Selden Fennell Waldo, October 28, 1941 (deceased. Children: George Selden (deceased), Andrew Blackmon.