Background
Hilles, Frederick Whiley was born on June 1, 1900 in Lancaster, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Dewey and Sarah Bell (Whiley) Hilles.
Hilles, Frederick Whiley was born on June 1, 1900 in Lancaster, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles Dewey and Sarah Bell (Whiley) Hilles.
Student in Cambridge, England, 1922-1923. Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1922, Doctor of Philosophy, 1926. Doctor of Humane Letters, Saint Lawrence University, 1959.
English, Yale, 1926-1930, assistant professor, 1931-1940, associate professor, 1940-1948, professor, 1948-1965, Bodman professor, 1952-1965, director humanities, 1956-1959, Board of Governors Yale Press, 1958-1974.
Served from captain lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member Modern Language Association (New York City), Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Century Association, Grolier (New York City).
Married Susan Toy Morse, June 14, 1930. Children: Susan East. (Mistress Geoffrey Bush), Frederick West. Instructor.