Background
Odell, George Clinton Densmore was born on March 19, 1866 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of Benjamin Barker and Ophelia (Bookstaver) Odell.
Odell, George Clinton Densmore was born on March 19, 1866 in Newburgh, New York, United States. Son of Benjamin Barker and Ophelia (Bookstaver) Odell.
Educated Siglar Preparatory School. Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1889, Master of Arts, 1890, Doctor of Philosophy, 1893. Unmarried. Connected with department of English, Columbia University, since 1895, succeeding Brander Matthews as professor dramatic literature, 1924-1939, Brander Matthews professor emeritus dramatic literature since July 1939.
Editor school edits.
Fellow New York State Historical Association. Clubs: Century, Players, Columbia University.