Gordon Harrison Mills

Background

Mills, Gordon Harrison was born on February 9, 1914 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States. Son of Fredrick H. and Maude Pearl (Harrison) Mills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1939, Master of Arts, 1940, Doctor of Philosophy, 1942.

Career

1 son, David K. Instructor English and physics Army Specialized Training Program U. Iowa, 1943-1944, member technical staff Physics and Engineering Development Project, 1944-1945. Instructor English, University Texas, Austin, 1945-1947, assistant professor, 1947-1955, associate professor, 1955-1966, professor, 1966-1978. Visiting professor Louisiana State University, summer 1964.

Achievements

• Gordon Harrison Mills has been listed as a noteworthy educator. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, American Studies Association (member of national executive council 1961-1964, president Texas section 1963-1964), College English Association, Conference College Teachers of English (president 1960-1961), Melville Society, Modern Language Association.

Connections

Married Violet G. Anderson, June 1, 1941.

Father:

Fredrick H. Mills

Mother:

Maude Pearl (Harrison) Mills

Spouse:

Violet G. Anderson