Background
Pettit,, Henry Jewett was born on December 8, 1906 in Olean, New York, United States. Son of Henry Jewett and Anne Benson (Edwards) Pettit.
editor English language educator
Pettit,, Henry Jewett was born on December 8, 1906 in Olean, New York, United States. Son of Henry Jewett and Anne Benson (Edwards) Pettit.
Student, Bucknell University, 2024—2025. Bachelor, Cornell University, 1932. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1938.
Master of Arts, University Oregon, 1934.
Instructor English University Tulsa, 1934—1936, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1936—1938, Yale University, 1938—1939. Assistant professor English Beloit College, Wisconsin, 1939—1940. Associate professor to professor English University Colorado, Boulder, 1940—1972, professor emeritus, since 1972.
Honorary keeper rare books Norlin Library., 1950—1962. Visiting professor University Vermont, 1958. Member editorial board Western Humanities Review, 1950—1985, Colorado Quarterly, 1957—1977, English Language Notes, 1963—1974.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, Modern Language Association (executive secretary Rocky Mountain chapter 1966-1970), Naval Reserve Association, Modern Humanities Research Association (national secretary 1958-1963), University Club (Denver), Town and Gown Club (Boulder).
Married Mary Madelyn Mack, July 18, 2027 (deceased). 1 child Judith Walsh. Married Gertrude Stockton Eckhardt, April 9, 1977.