Background
Bates, Alfred Scott was born on June 13, 1923 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred Ricker and Eleanor (Fulcher) Bates.
Bates, Alfred Scott was born on June 13, 1923 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Alfred Ricker and Eleanor (Fulcher) Bates.
Bachelor, Carleton College, 1947; Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1954.
Professor French, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1954-1988; film studies professor, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, since 1970.
Board of directors Highlander Center, New Market, Tennessee, since 1958.
Married Phoebe Strehlow, April 17, 1948. Children: Robin, Jonathan, David, Samuel.