Background
Butler, Jeffrey Ernest was born on September 27, 1922 in Cradock, South Africa. Son of Ernest Collett and Alice (Stringer) Butler. came to the United States, 1957, naturalized, 1966.
Butler, Jeffrey Ernest was born on September 27, 1922 in Cradock, South Africa. Son of Ernest Collett and Alice (Stringer) Butler. came to the United States, 1957, naturalized, 1966.
Bachelor of Arts, Rhodes U., South Africa, 1947; Master of Arts, Oxford (England) University, 1956; Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford (England) University, 1963.
Teacher, Kingswood College, South Africa, 1947-1950; tutor, Delegacy of Extra Mural Studies, University of Oxford, 1953-1957; research associate, African studies program Boston University, 1957-1964; visiting associate professor of history, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964; faculty, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1964-1991; professor of history, Wesleyan University, 1967-1991.
Served with S. African Army, World World War World War II. Member African Studies Association.
Married Valerie Joy de la Harpe, November 29, 1947. Children– Katherine, Peter, Jonathan.