Background
Pedicord, Harry William was born on March 23, 1912 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of Harry Lewis and Aletha Elva (Bell) Pedicord.
researcher theatre historian English educator
Pedicord, Harry William was born on March 23, 1912 in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. Son of Harry Lewis and Aletha Elva (Bell) Pedicord.
1 child, Alison Pedicord Schleifer. Bachelor of Arts, Washington and Jefferson College, 1933, Master of Arts, 1934, Doctorate.Lit. (honorary), 1961; Th.B., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1937.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Pennsylvania, 1949.
Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Waynesburg College, 1949.
Ordained minister Presbyterian Church, 1937. Executive minister Church of Covenant, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1938-1942. Pastor 1st Presbyterian Church, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, 1942-1947, Hiland Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, 1947-1963.
Chairman department English, Thiel College, Greenville, Pennsylvania, 1963-1977, professor emeritus, English, since 1977.
Member Modern Language Association, American Society for Theatre Research, Society for Theatre Research (England), International Federation Societies for Theatre Research, Consular Law Society (honorary).
Married Adah Smith Alison, August 23, 1939. 1 child, Alison Pedicord Schleifer.