Background
Dorsey, David Frederick was born on June 30, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Frederick Dorsey and Isabel Barbara Miller.
Dorsey, David Frederick was born on June 30, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Frederick Dorsey and Isabel Barbara Miller.
Bachelor in Latin, Haverford College, 1956. Master of Arts in Latin and Greek, University Michigan, 1957. Master of Arts in Latin and Greek, Princeton University, 1965.
Doctor of Philosophy in Latin and Greek, Princeton University, 1967. Master of Library Science, Clark Atlanta University, 1996. Juris Doctor, Georgia State University, 2003.
Instructor, assistant professor Howard University, Washington, 1960-1969. Associate professor New York University, New York City, 1969-1972, Atlanta University, 1972-1989, associate dean arts and science, 1983-1986, acting dean, 1986-1989. Chair African and African studies Clark Atlanta University, 1994-1997, dean graduate studies, 1997-1999, retired, 1999.
Project attorney Georgia Justice Project, since 2004.
Member Modern Language Association (delegate assembly since 1998), African Literature Association, Council Graduate Schools, College Language Association, Phi Beta Kappa.