Background
McElroy, Maurine Davenport was born on September 28, 1913 in Eastland, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Fred and Mary Ewell (Johnson) Davenport.
McElroy, Maurine Davenport was born on September 28, 1913 in Eastland, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Fred and Mary Ewell (Johnson) Davenport.
Bachelor, Texas Tech University, 1937. Master of Arts, Hardin-Simmons University, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1964.
Teacher, Eastland West Ward Elementary School, 1933-1939; teacher, Eastland H.S., 1939-1941; teacher, Miller H.S., Corpus Christi, Texas, 1951-1954; teacher, Ray H.S., Corpus Christi, 1954-1957; instructor, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, 1957-1959; principal, Birdville H.S., Fort Worth, 1942-1943; feature writer, Arkansas Democratic-Gazette, Little Rock, 1948-1951; associate professor emeritus department English, University Texas, Austin, since 1964. Consultant in field.
Patron art museums, theatrical organizations, history preservation. Sponsor Shelter for Abused Women and Children. Finance manager trusts.
Member American Association of University Women, American Association Colleges Teaching English, College English Association (life), Renaissance Society of America.
Married Kennedy King McElroy, August 9, 1937 (deceased March 1996). Children: Mary M., Kennedy King Junior.