Background
Bassett, Charles Walker was born on July 7, 1932 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. Son of Wilfred Walker and Angela (Jewett) Bassett.
literature and language professor
Bassett, Charles Walker was born on July 7, 1932 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. Son of Wilfred Walker and Angela (Jewett) Bassett.
Bachelor, University South Dakota, 1954. Master of Arts, University South Dakota, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University Kansas, 1964.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University South Dakota, 2000.
Assistant instructor English, U. South Dakot, 1954-1956; assistant instructor English, U. Kansas, 1958-1964; instructor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1964-1966; assistant professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1966-1969; assistant Professor of English, Colby College, Waterville, Maine., 1969-1974; associate professor, Colby College, Waterville, Maine., 1974-1980; professor, Colby College, Waterville, Maine., 1980-1983; Charles A. Dana professor American studies and English, Colby College, Waterville, Maine., 1983-1993; Lee Family professor American studies and English, Colby College, since 1993; director American studies, Colby College, Waterville, Maine., 1971-1987, 89-96; department chairman English, Colby College, Waterville, Maine., 1987-1989.
Member Modern Language Association (New England representative delegate assembly), American Studies Association (Mary C. Turpie award 1994).
Married Carol Hoffer, September 15, 1956 (deceased February 5, 1995). Children– David, Elizabeth.