Background
Reesing, John Palmer was born on September 15, 1920 in Gatesville, Texas, United States. Son of John Palmer and Anne (Baines) Reesing.
Reesing, John Palmer was born on September 15, 1920 in Gatesville, Texas, United States. Son of John Palmer and Anne (Baines) Reesing.
Bachelor of Arts, Baylor University, 1941; Master of Arts, Tulane University, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1954.
Member faculty, George Washington University, Washington, 1946-1949, 54-87; Professor of English, George Washington University, Washington, 1962-1987; department chairman, George Washington University, Washington, 1963-1970, 75-83; acting chairman, George Washington University, Washington, 1972-1973; instructor English, Oberlin College, 1953-1954.
Served to First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member Modern Language Association, Modern Humanities Research Association (American secretary 1984-1990), Internat.Assn. University professors English, Renaissance Society American.