Barbara Adams Mowat

Background

Mowat, Barbara Adams was born on January 29, 1934 in Eufaula, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Cleveland Lloyd and Fannie (Corbitt) Adams.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, Auburn University, 1968. Master of Arts, University Virginia, 1962.

Career

Assistant professor.to English professor, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1968-1980; Hollifield Distinguished Professor, Auburn (Alabama) U., 1980-1983; dean college, Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland., 1983-1985; director academic programs, Folger Shakespeare Library., Washington, since 1985. Chair Folger Institute, Washington.

Achievements

• Barbara Adams Mowat has been listed as a noteworthy Shakespearian scholar by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Shakespeare Association (trustee), Shakespeare Association Am (trustee 1986-1989, chair nominating committee 1988-1989).

Connections

Married John Gordon Mowat, June 14, 1957 (divorced 1975). Children: William, Elizabeth.

Father:

Cleveland Lloyd Adams

Mother:

Fannie (Corbitt) Adams

Spouse:

John Gordon Mowat

child:

William Mowat

child:

Elizabeth Mowat