Background
Kirby, John Pendy was born on January 20, 1905 in Hoosick Falls, New York, United States. Son of William James and Katherine Mary (Pendy) Kirby.
Kirby, John Pendy was born on January 20, 1905 in Hoosick Falls, New York, United States. Son of William James and Katherine Mary (Pendy) Kirby.
Bachelor, Hamilton College, 1927; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1928-1929; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1937.
Instructor, Pennsylvania State University, State College, 1927-1934; from assistant to associate professor, Lake Forest (Illinois) College, 1937-1941; professor, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1941-1947; professor, department head, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1947-1973.
Member Modern Language Association, National Council For Teacher Education, Sphex Club. M C.
Married Frances Allen, June 18, 1932.