Background
Wilson, Douglas Lawson was born on November 10, 1935 in St. James, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles Edward and Mae (Lawson) Wilson.
Wilson, Douglas Lawson was born on November 10, 1935 in St. James, Minnesota, United States. Son of Charles Edward and Mae (Lawson) Wilson.
Bachelor of Arts, Doane College, 1957; A.M., University of Pennsylvania, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, University Pennsylvania, 1964.
Instructor English, Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1961-1964; assistant professor, Knox College, 1964-1969; associate professor, Knox College, 1969-1979; professor, Knox College, 1979-1996; director library, Knox College, 1972-1991; director, International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello, since 1994.
Member American Antique Society.
Married Sharon Elaine Sheldon, June 8, 1957. Children– Cynthia Ann, Timothy Charles.