Background
Tufts, Eleanor May was born on February 1, 1927 in Exeter, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of James Arthur and Hazel (Weinbeck) Tufts.
Tufts, Eleanor May was born on February 1, 1927 in Exeter, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of James Arthur and Hazel (Weinbeck) Tufts.
Bachelor of Science, Simmons College, 1949. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1971.
Secretary, Harvard University, 1949-1950; executive secretary, Boston University travel courses, 1950-1956; director program development, Council on International Ednl. Exchange, New York City, 1957-1960; associate secretary, World U. Service, New York City, 1960-1964; assistant professor art history, U. Bridgeport, 1964-1966; associate professor, Southern Connecticut State College, New Haven, 1966-1974; professor, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1974-1991; chairman division fine arts, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1974-1978; president Faculty Senate, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1980-1981.
Trustee Dallas Museum Fine Arts, 1975-1980. Member American Association of University Professors (vice president 1972-1974, 75-76), College Art Association (national board 1979-1983), American Society Hispanic Art History Studies, Renaissance Society of America, Midwest Art History Society (board directors 1983-1986), Hispanic Society of America Clubs: Town and Gown (president 1982-1983).