Background
Patterson, Cecil Holden was born on June 22, 1912 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Cecil Edwin and Emma Mabel (Banks) Patterson.
Patterson, Cecil Holden was born on June 22, 1912 in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Cecil Edwin and Emma Mabel (Banks) Patterson.
Bachelor of Arts Chicago, 1938. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1955.
Research assistant Fels Research Institute, Yellow Springs, Ohio, 1939—1941. Psychological assistant United States Army Air Force, San Antonio, 1942—1945. Clinical psychologist United States Army, Philippines, 1945—1946.
Counseling psychologist United States VA, St. Paul, 1946—1955. Professor educational psychology University Illinois, Urbana, 1955—1975. Adjunct distinguished professor University North Carolina, Greensboro, from 1984.
Senior lecturer Fulbright Hays, 1972—1973, 1976—1977. Served United States Army, 1942-1946.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1946. FulbrightHays senior lecturer, 1972-1973, 76-77. Fellow American Psychological Association (past president division counseling psychology).
Married Frances L. Spano, July 4, 1942. Children: Joseph, Francine, Jenifer, Christopher, Thomas, Charles, Mary.