Background

Pierce, Charles Eliot was born on December 25, 1941 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of C. Eliot and Dora Mason (Redway) Pierce.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1964; M.A.T., Harvard University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1970.

Career

Professor English, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1970-1987; director, Pierpont Morgan Library, New York City, since 1987.

Membership

Member visiting committee Harvard University Library., Vassar College Art Gallery. Member Art Museum Dirs., Johnsonians, Century Association, Grolier Club, Walpole Society, Knickerbocker Club.

Connections

Married Barbara G. Hanson, October 18, 1969. Children: Sheila H., Charles Eliot III.

Father:

C. Eliot Pierce

Mother:

Dora Mason (Redway) Pierce

Spouse:

Barbara G. Hanson

child:

Charles Eliot III Pierce

child:

Sheila H. Pierce