Donald Gene Darnell

Background

Darnell, Donald Gene was born on March 10, 1932 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of Marvin William and Dorothy (Cross) Darnell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geology, Texas Technological College, 1953. Master of Arts in English, University Oklahoma, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in English, University Texas, 1964.

Career

Geologist, General Geophysical Company, Houston, 1953-1956; instructor English Department, University Wichita, Kansas, 1957-1960; from instructor to associate Professor of English Department, University North Carolina, Greensboro, 1964-1977; Professor of English Department, University North Carolina, Greensboro, since 1977.

Achievements

• Donald Gene Darnell has been listed as a noteworthy English language professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • James Fenimore Cooper: Novelist of Manners

    (This book examines Cooper's treatment of manners in fifte...)

Membership

Member Modern Language Association, South Atlantic Modern Language Association, James Fenimore Cooper Society.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, swimming, traveling.

Connections

Married Janella Holloway, December 22, 1953. 1 child, Sally.

Father:

Marvin William Darnell

Mother:

Dorothy (Cross) Darnell

Spouse:

Janella Holloway

child:

Sally Darnell