Background
Carr, Arthur Japheth was born on April 21, 1914 in Bad Axe, Michigan, United States. Son of Arthur Wellesley and Margaret (McAuslan) Carr.
Carr, Arthur Japheth was born on April 21, 1914 in Bad Axe, Michigan, United States. Son of Arthur Wellesley and Margaret (McAuslan) Carr.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1935; A.M., Syracuse University, 1937; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1947.
Instructor English, Syracuse University, 1937-1940;
instructor English, University of Illinois, 1947-1949;
member of faculty, University of Michigan, 1949-1967;
Professor of English, University of Michigan, 1961-1967;
Professor of English, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1967-1983;
Edward Dorr Griffin professor, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1970-1982;
professor emeritus, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1983-1991;
department chairman, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1967-1974. Consultant United States Office Education, 1965-1969. Ednl. Testing Service, College Entrance Examination Board, 1966-1971.
Director National Defense Education Act Institute University of Michigan, 1965.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945, PTO. Member Modern Language Association, National Council Teachers English, American Association of University Professors, Tennyson Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Penelope Gall, February 1, 1964. Children by previous marriage: Jennifer (Mistress Rollis), Adam Fyfe, Daniel Arthur, Alice (Mistress Jan A Van den Broek III).