Background
McFarland, Keith Donavon was born on June 25, 1940 in Dover, Ohio, United States. Son of Carl Raymond and Gladys Caroline (Kughler) McFarland.
McFarland, Keith Donavon was born on June 25, 1940 in Dover, Ohio, United States. Son of Carl Raymond and Gladys Caroline (Kughler) McFarland.
Bachelor of Science, Kent State University, 1962; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1969.
From assistant professor to professor of history, E. Texas State University, Commerce, since 1969; assistant dean liberal arts, E. Texas State University, Commerce, 1973-1976; head department history, E. Texas State University, Commerce, 1976-1983; dean graduate studies and research, E. Texas State University, Commerce, since 1983. Vice president, president Association Texas Graduate Schools, 1986-1988. Executive Committee Conference of Southern Graduate Schools, 1989-1992.
1st Lieutenant United States Army, 1963-1965. Member Rotary International (president 1985-1986, Paul Harris fellow 1991).
Married Nancy Lee Myers, June 12, 1962. Children: Mark Alan, Carolyn Ann, Dianna Lea.