Background
Richardson, Frank Charles was born on April 22, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Herbert A. and Mary M. (Finnell) Richardson.
French German and comparative literature educator
Richardson, Frank Charles was born on April 22, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Herbert A. and Mary M. (Finnell) Richardson.
Bachelor in French, University Mich, 1950. Master of Arts in Romance Langs, University Mich, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Lit, University Mich, 1960.
Instructor English, Ecole Normale d'Albertville, France, 1950-1951; instructor French and German, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1952-1954, 1955-1956; instructor French and German, University of Michigan, Flint, 1956-1960; assistant professor, University of Michigan, Flint, 1960-1964; associate professor, University of Michigan, Flint, 1965-1968; professor, University of Michigan, Flint, since 1969; also professor comparative literature, University of Michigan, Flint, since 1976; department chairman foreign languages, University of Michigan, Flint, 1965-1980; director honors program, University of Michigan, Flint, since 1980.
Chairman Vietnam New Mobilization Committee, Flint, 1969-1970. Member American Civil Liberties Union (chairman Flint 1966-1969, vice chairman 1969-1971, director Michigan 1966-1969), American Association of University Professors (executive board Flint 1972-1976, 91—), Modern Language Association, Americans for Democratic Action, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.