Background
Kissane, James Donald was born on June 21, 1930 in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Son of Donald P. and Leedice Irene (McAnelly) Kissane.
Kissane, James Donald was born on June 21, 1930 in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Son of Donald P. and Leedice Irene (McAnelly) Kissane.
Bachelor, Grinnell College, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, 1956.
Assistant Professor of English, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1956-1960; associate professor, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1960-1965; professor, Grinnell (Iowa) College, since 1965; Carter-Adams professor literature, Grinnell (Iowa) College, 1972-1989; Routt professor literature, Grinnell (Iowa) College, since 1989. Visiting Professor of English U. Kentucky, 1971-1972.
Member Phi Beta Kappa. M C.
Married Nancy Jane Duke, June 8, 1952. Children: Alan, John, Peter, Emily.