Background
Collins, Ralph L. was born on November 19, 1907 in Eclectic, Alabama, United States. Son of Leonard Alfred and May Ruth (Harrington) Collins.
Collins, Ralph L. was born on November 19, 1907 in Eclectic, Alabama, United States. Son of Leonard Alfred and May Ruth (Harrington) Collins.
Bachelor of Arts, University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, 1928. Doctor of Philosophy, Yale, 1933.
1 son, David H. Instructor English department University of Tennessee, 1934-1935, Indiana University, 1935-1939, assistant professor, 1939-1947, director Writers Conference, 1941-1948, associate professor, 1947-1953, professor, 1953, assistant to vice-president and dean of faculties, 1948, assistant dean of faculties, 1948-1953, associate dean, 1953-1959, vice president and dean of faculties, since 1959. Executive director Indiana Conference Higher Education. Executive Board commission on colleges universities North Central Association.
Member Modern Language Association, American Association University Professors, Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Sigma, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Dorothy Craig, June 13, 1940.