Background
Lansdowne, Karen Myrtle was born on August 11, 1926 in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. Daughter of George and Effie Myrtle (Ayotte) Martin.
English language and literature educator
Lansdowne, Karen Myrtle was born on August 11, 1926 in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. Daughter of George and Effie Myrtle (Ayotte) Martin.
Bachelor in English with honors, University Oregon, 1948. Master of Education, University Oregon, 1958. Master of Arts with honors, University Oregon, 1960.
Teacher, Newfield (New York) High School, 1948-1950, South. Eugene (Oregon) High School, 1952. Member of faculty U. Oregon, Eugene, 1958-1965. Assistant Professor of English, LaneC.C., Eugene, 1965-1982, retired, 1982.
Consultant Oregon Curriculum Study Center.
Republican, Cal Young Neighborhood Association, 1978. Member scholarship committee First Congressional Church, 1950-1970.
Republican California Young Neighborhood Association, since 1978. Member scholarship committee First Congressional Church, 1950-1970. Member Modern Language Association, Pacific Northwest Regional Conference C.C.s, National Council Teachers English, University Oregon Women, American Association of University Women (secretary) Jaycettes, Pi Lambda Theta (president), Phi Beta Patronesses (president), Delta Kappa Gamma.
Married Paul L. Lansdowne, September 12, 1948. Children: Michele Lynn, Larry Alan.