Background
Erickson, Gerald Meyer was born on September 23, 1927 in Amery, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Oscar Meyer and Ellen Claire (Hanson) Erickson.
Erickson, Gerald Meyer was born on September 23, 1927 in Amery, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Oscar Meyer and Ellen Claire (Hanson) Erickson.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1954; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1968.
Teacher, Edina-Morningside Public School, Minnesota, 1956-1965, 66-67;
visiting lecturer, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1965-1966;
assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1968-1971;
associate professor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1971-1983;
professor classical studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1983-1995;
professor emeritus, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, since 1995. Exchange professor Moscow State University, 1980, 86. Visiting professor University of Illinois, 1967, 68, College of William and Mary, 1984.
Board regents Louisiana University System, 1981, chairman evaluation team for classics programs. Reader College Bds. Advanced Placement Program, 1975-1977, chief reader, 1978-1981. Consultant, lecturer in field.
Served with United States Merchant Marine, 1945-1946, United States Army, 1946-1947, PTO. Served to captain United States Air Force, 1951-1953. Member Minnesota Classical Conference (president 1971-1974), Minnesota Humanities Conference (president 1974-1975), Classical Association Midwest/South (Ovatio award 1971).
Married Loretta Irene Eder, February 11, 1951. Children: Rachel, Viki, Kari.