Background
Gardner, John Champlin was born on July 21, 1933 in Batavia, New York, United States. Son of John Champlin and Priscilla (Jones) Gardner.
Gardner, John Champlin was born on July 21, 1933 in Batavia, New York, United States. Son of John Champlin and Priscilla (Jones) Gardner.
Student, DePauw University, 1951-1953.
Member faculty Oberlin College, 1958-1959, Chico State College, 1959-1962, San Francisco State College, 1962-1965. Member Modern Language Association, Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association, American Association of University Professors.
Married Joan Louise Patterson, June 6, 1953 (divorced). Married Liz Rosenberg, February 14, 1980. Children: Joel, Lucy.