Background
Boatright, Mody Coggin was born on October 16, 1896 in Colorado City, Texas, United States. Son of Eldon and Frances Ann (McAulay) Boatright.
Boatright, Mody Coggin was born on October 16, 1896 in Colorado City, Texas, United States. Son of Eldon and Frances Ann (McAulay) Boatright.
Bachelor of Arts, West. Texas College, 1922. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1923, Doctor of Philosophy, 1932.
Mistress William East. Bridges). Married second, Elizabeth Keefer, September 12, 1931. 1 son, Mody Keefer. Associate Professor of English, Sul Ross State College, Alpine, Texas, 1923-1926.
Faculty English, University Texas, from since 1926, professor, from since 1950, department chairman, 1952-1961.
Member American Studies Association, American, Texas folklore societies, Texas Institute Letters.
Married Elizabeth Reck, August 26, 1925. Married second, Elizabeth Keefer, September 12, 1931.