Background
Bryan, Adolphus Jerome was born on August 3, 1900 in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States. Son of Harden Rufus and Etta (Sherrill) Bryan.
Bryan, Adolphus Jerome was born on August 3, 1900 in Lebanon, Tennessee, United States. Son of Harden Rufus and Etta (Sherrill) Bryan.
Bachelor of Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1924, Master of Arts, 1925. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard, 1936.
Teacher in public schools and high school principal, 1920-1923. Instructor in English, University of Tennessee, 1925. Instructor Louisiana State University, 1926-1928, assistant professor, 1928-1931, associate professor, 1931-1936, Professor of English, since 1936.
Member Modern Language Association, South. Central Modern Language Association, American Association University professors. Member Church of Christ.
Married Lucile McDearman, September 1, 1920.