Background
Smith, Eugene Herbert was born on February 23, 1927 in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Hernert E. and Ida (Mills) Smith.
Smith, Eugene Herbert was born on February 23, 1927 in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Hernert E. and Ida (Mills) Smith.
Bachelor, Oberlin College, 1950. Master of Arts, University Washington, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1964.
Teacher, Milton-Freewater (Oregon) School District, 1951-1953; teacher, Longview (Washington) School District, 1954-1958; research coordinator, Office of Superintendent Publication, Olympia, Washington, 1959-1960; professor, U. Washington, Seattle, 1961-1989; professor emeritus, U. Washington, Seattle, since 1989.
Sergeant United States Army, 1945-1947. Member National Council Teachers English (committee chairperson 1987-1990), Washington State Council Teachers English (president 1964-1965, 80-82).
Married Marcia Miller, June 23, 1951. Children: Sheila, Kenna, Maynard, Bradley, Naomi.