Background
Shumaker, Arthur Wesley was born on October 15, 1913 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Edward Seitz and Flora May Holliger Shumaker.
Shumaker, Arthur Wesley was born on October 15, 1913 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Edward Seitz and Flora May Holliger Shumaker.
Bachelor, DePauw University, 1934. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1958.
French teacher Federal Emergency Relief Administration, Indianapolis, 1934-1935. Teacher English, French, coach debate Washington High School, 1935-1942. English instructor DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 1942-1943, 46-47, assistant professor English, 1947-1952, associate professor English, 1952-1958, professor English, 1958-1979, professor emeritus, from 1979.
Director convocations DePauw University, Greencastle, 1967-1979, secretary of faculty, 1961-1973. Co-president, chair department general studies, 1959-1979.
Clarinet player DePauw Symphony Orchestra, Greencastle, 1930-1934, Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra, Indianapolis, 1935-1942. Secretary Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry, 1990-1992. With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member Putnam County History Society, Indiana State History Society, Putnam County Heritage Preservation Society, Rocky Fork Club, Inc., Greencastle Kiwanis Club, Lambda Chi Alpha (Distinguished Service 1986, Order of Merit 1982).
Married Julia Ann Crawley, June 22, 1947. 1 child, Suzanne Elaine Shumaker Chase.