Background
Anderson, John Qunicy was born on May 30, 1916 in Wheeler, Texas, United States. Son of Albert Slayton and Emily (Grant) Anderson.
Anderson, John Qunicy was born on May 30, 1916 in Wheeler, Texas, United States. Son of Albert Slayton and Emily (Grant) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, Oklahoma State University, 1939. Master of Arts, Louisiana State University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina, 1952.
Assistant professor McNeese State College, 1952-1953. Faculty Texas A. and M. U., College Station, 1953-1966, Professor of English, 1959-1966, head department, 1962-1966. Professor of English, U. Houston, 1966-1974, professor emeritus, 1974-1975.
Served to captain Army of the United States, 1940-1946. Fellow American Studies Association Texas (president 1963-1964). Member editorial board Mississippi Quarterly, 1963-1975, Computer Studies in Verbal Behavior and the Humanities, 1966-1975, Paisano Books, Texas Folklore Society, 1968-1975.
Married Marie Loraine Epps, August 24, 1946.