Background
Vetter, Dale Benjamin was born on August 11, 1908 in Henry County, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Esther (Soliday) Vetter.
Vetter, Dale Benjamin was born on August 11, 1908 in Henry County, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Esther (Soliday) Vetter.
Bachelor of Arts, North Center College, 1930. Department of Administration and Management, Northwestern University, 1935, Doctor of Philosophy, 1946.
Teacher Hooppole High School, 1930-1932, principal, 1932-1935. Teacher Harrison Public School, 1936-1937. Teacher-library Riverside-Brookfield High School, 1937-1941.
Professor of English, Illinois State University, 1941-1976, professor emeritus, since 1976.
Executive committee Midwest English Conference, 1962-1976.
Fellow: Newberry Library. Member: Augustan Reprint Society, Newberry Library. Associates, Illinois American Society 18th Century Studies, Northwestern University Alumni Association, Mod.
Language Association American,, American Association University Professors, Friends Milner Library.
Married Frona A. Tonkinson, March 28, 1932. Children: Sharon, Ione, Judith, Rebecca.