Background
Craven, Wesley Frank was born on May 19, 1905 in Conway, North Carolina, United States. Son of Wesley Frank and Elizabeth (Turner) Craven.
Craven, Wesley Frank was born on May 19, 1905 in Conway, North Carolina, United States. Son of Wesley Frank and Elizabeth (Turner) Craven.
Bachelor of Arts, Duke U., 1926, Master of Arts 1927. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1928.
Instructor history New York University, 1928-1930, assistant professor, 1930-1937, associate professor, 1937-1940. professor, 1940-1950. Edwards professor American history Princeton, 1950-1964, George Henry Davis ’86 professor American history, 1964-1973, emeritus, 1973-1981.
Served from major lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, American Advertising Federation, 1943-1946. Member American History Association, Colonial Society Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Virginia history societies, American Antiquarian Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Sigma Phi.
Married Helen G. McDaniel, May 31, 1932. Children: Nancy Elizabeth, Betty Morris.