Background
Mcghee, Paul Ansley was born on August 9, 1900 in Bellona, New York, United States. Son of Review Ebenezer B. and Jemimah (Straith) Mcghee.
Mcghee, Paul Ansley was born on August 9, 1900 in Bellona, New York, United States. Son of Review Ebenezer B. and Jemimah (Straith) Mcghee.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Rochester, 1921, Master of Arts, Princeton, 1928. Doctor of Literature, University of Miami, 1954. Doctor of Laws, (honorary) New School for Social Research, 1960.
Instructor English, East. High School, Rochester, New York, 1921-1926. Instructor, English, New York University, 1930, executive secretary, extension division, 1932, assistant dean, division general education, 1935, assistant Professor of English, 1937, director war training center, 1942, director division general education, 1942, dean, division of general education, since 1946, professor of general education, since 1955, director Adult Education School (New York University). Director Great Books Foundation.
Trustee American Museum Safety.
Director Greater New York Safety Council.
Member American Association University professors, Modern Language Association, American Association for Adult Education, Alpha Delta Phi.
Married Elizabeth Fairfax Utz, November 28, 1930. Children: Stephen Paul, Peter Straith.