Ambrose Gordon

Background

Gordon, Ambrose was born on May 23, 1920 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of Ambrose and Lenore (Hunter) Gordon.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1942; Master of Arts, Yale University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1952.

Career

Lecturer, Hunter College, 1946-1948; instructor, Yale University, 1951-1954; member of faculty, Sarah Lawrence College, 1954-1958; member of faculty, University Texas, Austin, 1958-1987; Professor of English, University Texas, 1972-1987. Fulbright lecturer, 1966, 69.

Achievements

• Ambrose Gordon has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Association of University Professors, Chi Delta Theta.

Connections

Married Mary Spainhour, September 1, 1960. Children— Marion Robertson, Ambrose.

Father:

Ambrose Gordon

Mother:

Lenore (Hunter) Gordon

Spouse:

Mary Spainhour