Background
Bowers, Francis Robert was born on May 4, 1920 in New York City. Son of William Leo and Catherine (Callahan) Bowers.
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Bowers, Francis Robert was born on May 4, 1920 in New York City. Son of William Leo and Catherine (Callahan) Bowers.
Bachelor, Catholic University America, 1946. Doctor of Philosophy, Catholic University America, 1959. Master of Arts, Fordham University, 1952.
Teacher, Ascension School, New York City, 1946-1948; Teacher, St. Augustine's High School, Brooklyn, 1948-1951; Teacher, St. Peter's High School, Staten Island, 1951-1953; instructor, De La Salle College, Washington, 1953-1959; associate Professor of English and world literature, Manhattan College, 1959-1970, 85-89; department chairman, Manhattan College, 1967-1970; chairman graduate English department, Manhattan College, 1961-1970; dean arts and science, Manhattan College, 1970-1980; provost, Manhattan College, 1980-1985; academic advisor to intercollegiate athletes, Manhattan College, since 1988.
Trustee scholarship Catholic U., 1953-1958. Member Phi Beta Kappa (chapter secretary-treasurer).