Background
Olney, James was born on July 12, 1933 in Marathon, Iowa, United States. Son of Norris G. and Doris B. (Hawk) L.
Olney, James was born on July 12, 1933 in Marathon, Iowa, United States. Son of Norris G. and Doris B. (Hawk) L.
Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1955; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1963.
Assistant professor Drake University, Des Moines, 1963-1967. Fulbright lecturer Cuttington College, Liberia, 1967-1969. Professor English North Carolina Central University, Durham, 1970-1983.
Voorhies professor English Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, since 1983. Visiting professor Northwestern University, 1974, Amherst College, 1978—1979.
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Member Modern Language Association (executive council 1983-1987), American Academy Arts & Sciences.
Children: Nathan, Marina Gobnait.