Background
Chester, Allan Griffith was born on January 13, 1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Howard Griffith and Laura (White) Chester.
Chester, Allan Griffith was born on January 13, 1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Howard Griffith and Laura (White) Chester.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Pennsylvania, 1922, Master of Arts, 1924, Doctor of Philosophy, 1930.
May 1943); married second, Florence Foerderer Koch, February 8, 1946. With department English, University of Pennsylvania, from 1923, successively instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, professor, from 1953, Felix East. Schelling Professor of English literature, 1967-1970, emeritus, 1970-1976, chairman graduate department, 1946-1948, 54-56, 60-62, department chairman English, 1962-1966, director Navy V-12 English program, 1943-1945.
Member Modern Language Association (editorial consultant), Modern Humanities Research Association, Mediaeval Academy American, Renaissance Society American, National Council Teachers England, Philadelphia Council Teachers English (president), Shakespeare Society American, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Nu. Club: Franklin Inn (Philadelphia).
Married Ama June Warder, June 15, 1933 (deceased. Married second, Florence Foerderer Koch, February 8, 1946.