Background
Syndergaard, Larry Edward was born on July 30, 1936 in Des Moines. Son of Edward Boysen and Esther (Cation) Syndergaard.
Syndergaard, Larry Edward was born on July 30, 1936 in Des Moines. Son of Edward Boysen and Esther (Cation) Syndergaard.
Bachelor of Science in General Science, Iowa State University, 1959; Bachelor of Science in Forest Biology, Iowa State University, 1959; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy in English, University of Wisconsin, 1970.
Assistant dean, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1963-1965; assistant director faculty advising service, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1965-1968; assistant Professor of English, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo, 1968-1974; associate Professor of English, Western Michigan U., Kalamazoo, since 1975. Associate chair English department Western Michigan U., 1974-1978.
Member American Association of University Professors, Modern Language Association, Medieval Academy American, American Folklore Society, Universitets-jubilaeets danske Selskab, Michigan Folkore Society (executive council 1987-1991), Medieval Institute Western Michigan University.
Married Ardis Jean Carr, August 16, 1958. Childen: Jennifer, Christian.