Background
Ackerson, Duane Wright was born on October 17, 1942 in New York City. Son of Duane Wright and Virginia Gale (Rabe) Ackerson.
Ackerson, Duane Wright was born on October 17, 1942 in New York City. Son of Duane Wright and Virginia Gale (Rabe) Ackerson.
Student, George Washington University, 1960-1963; Bachelor, University Oregon, 1964; Master of Fine Arts, University Oregon, 1967.
Instructor English, Salem College, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1967-1968; assistant Professor of English, Idaho State University, Pocatello, 1968-1974; writer-in-residence, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon, 1976-1978; research analyst, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Division, Salem, 1978-1980; employment economist, Oregon Employment Department, Salem, since 1980. Part-time instructor Chemeketa Community College, Salem, 1976-1992. Union officer, shop steward, activist Oregon Public Employees Union, 1978-1993.
Married Catherine Eleanor McFarland, August 19, 1967. 1 child, Elizabeth.