Ralph Gardner White

Background

White, Ralph Gardner was born on June 21, 1918 in Kenmore, New York, United States. Son of Ralph Leon W. and Nelia Ethel Gardner.

Education

Diploma, Kenmore (New York) H.S., 1936; student, University Michigan, 1936-1937, 37-38.

Career

Freelance linguist, Tahiti, since 1939.

Achievements

• Ralph Gardner White has been listed as a noteworthy linguist, researcher, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Linguistic Society of America, International Linguistic Association, Polynesian Society.

Connections

Married Ariihau Terupe, November 28, 1942. Children: Hilda Terupe, Christian Terii, Gardner Teiho, Paul Tauraa, Randolph, Ralph Taau.

Father:

Ralph Leon W.

Mother:

Nelia Ethel Gardner

Spouse:

Ariihau Terupe

child:

Gardner Teiho White

child:

Christian Terii White

child:

Ralph Taau White

child:

Hilda Terupe White

child:

Paul Tauraa White

child:

Randolph White