Louise Slagle Bailey

Background

Bailey, Louise Slagle was born on June 26, 1930 in Gainesville, Florida, United States. Daughter of Dean and Alma (Spencer) Slagle.

Education

Bachelor with honours, University Florida, 1951. Master of Arts, University Florida, 1953. Postgraduate, University Tennessee, 1959.

Career

Instructor English, U. Tennessee, 1959-1961; instructor English, Marshall U., Huntington, West Virginia, 1961-1963; assistant professor, Marshall U., Huntington, West Virginia, 1963-1987; retired, since 1987.

Achievements

• Louise Slagle Bailey has been listed as a noteworthy English language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association of University Professors, American Association of University Women, Modern Language Association, West Virginia Writers, Inc., West Virginia Poetry Society, Guyandotte Poets, Society Study Southern Literature, South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Literary Landmarks Association, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society, Huntington Panhellenic Association (secretary), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Delta, Delta Delta Delta, Friends of the Cabell County Library., Marshall University Library. Association, Democratic Women of Cabell County.

Connections

Married Georgia Bailey Junior, June 10, 1961 (divorced 1983). 1 child, Frances L.

Father:

Dean Slagle

Mother:

Alma (Spencer) Slagle

Spouse:

Georgia Bailey Junior

child:

Frances L. Bailey