Background
Williams, Cratis Dearl was born on April 5, 1911 in Blaine, Kentucky, United States. Son of Curtis and Mona (Whitt) Williams.
Williams, Cratis Dearl was born on April 5, 1911 in Blaine, Kentucky, United States. Son of Curtis and Mona (Whitt) Williams.
Graduate School), 1958-1974, acting vice chancellor, 1974, acting chancellor, 1975.
Teacher rural schools, Eastern Kentucky, 1929-1933. Teacher English, principal Blaine (Kentucky) High School, 1933-1938. Principal Louisa (Kentucky) High School, 1938-1941.
Instructor Apprentice School of International Nickel Company, Huntington, West Virginia, 1942.
Critic teacher, assistant principal, guidance director Appalachian Demonstration High School, Boone, North Carolina, 1942-1946. Assistant Professor of English and speech Appalachian State University, Boone, 1946-1949, Professor of English, 1952-1985.
Dean Appalachian State University (Graduate School), 1958-1974, acting vice chancellor, 1974, acting chancellor, 1975. Participant-time instructor English Washington Square College, 1949-1950.
Member Modern Language Association, American Folklore Society, North Carolina Folklore Society (past president), Appalachian Consortium (director), Southern history associations, North Carolina History Society, Western North Carolina History Association.
Married Sylvia Graham, August 7, 1937 (divorced deceased. Married Elizabeth Lingerfelt, July 31, 1949. Children: Sophie, David Cratis.