Background
Bale, John Christian was born on April 20, 1925 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of Christian Emil and Hazel Sophia (Sulerud) Bale.
Bale, John Christian was born on April 20, 1925 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of Christian Emil and Hazel Sophia (Sulerud) Bale.
Bachelor, Concordia College, 1948; Master of Arts, University of Illinois, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1953.
Teaching, research assistantship, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1951-1953;
from instructor to professor, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa., 1953-1990;
professor emeritus, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa., since 1990. Chairman English department Luther College, Decorah, 1962-1977. Humanities board directors University of Chicago, 1971-1973, State Regrant National Endowment, Iowa City, 1976-1983.
Presenter in field.
Associate Danforth Foundation, 1959-1963. Volunteer guide Vesterheim Museum, Decorah, 1994-2003. Chairman jury commission Winneshiek County, Decorah, 1993-1996.
With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member Modern Language Association (life), American Association of University Professors, International Shakespeare Association, Iowa Council Teacher English (president college section 1960-1962), Renaissance Society of America (charter), Shakespeare Association American, Association Literature Scholars and Critics, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Mabel Lee, August 13, 1950. 1 child, Ruth Bale Lippincott.
