Background
Gawalt, Gerard Wilfred was born on February 10, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John R. and Regina M. (Chaloux) Gawalt.
Gawalt, Gerard Wilfred was born on February 10, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John R. and Regina M. (Chaloux) Gawalt.
Bachelor, Northeastern U., 1965; Master of Arts, Clark University, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Clark University, 1969.
Reporter, Milford Daily News, Massachusetts, 1961-1963;
reporter, Worcester Telegram, Massachusetts, 1963-1965;
instructor, Assumption College, 1967-1968;
instructor, Clark University, 1968-1969;
history specialist, Library. of Congress, Washington, since 1969;
specialist in legal history, Library. of Congress, Washington, since 1969. Adjunct Professor George Mason U., 1972, Catholic U. American, 1981. Guest lecturer George Washington University, Smithsonian Institution, Salem (Massachusetts) State University, College.of West Virginia.
Board directors on publication of papers of James Monroe Ash Lawn-Highland (James Monroe's Plantation). Consultant James Monroe Museum, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Member editorial board James Monroe's Papers.
Member publications board Ash Lawn-Highland former home of James Monroe. Member American Society Legal History, Library. of Congress Professional Guild (treasurer 1977-1978, president 1978-1979).
Married Jane F. Cavanaugh, August 6, 1966. Children: Susan, Ann, Ellen.