Richard Baird Weir

Background

Weir, Richard Baird was born on December 28, 1923 in Larnaca, Cyprus. Son of William Wilbur and Elizabeth Vesta (Ewing) Weir. came to the United States, 1941.

Education

Bachelor in English, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, 1947; Master of Arts in English, University of Wisconsin, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy in English, New York University, 1974.

Career

Graduate assistant English, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1948-1949; graduate assistant English, New York University, New York City, 1951-1953; teacher English, Roger Ludlowe H.S., Fairfield, Connecticut, 1953-1955; teacher English, Pelham (New York) Memorial H.S., 1955-1983; adjunct instructor English, Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, 1981-1984; Professor of English, King's College.l, Briarcliff Manor, New York, 1975-1994; chairman English department, King's College.l, Briarcliff Manor, New York, 1989-1993. Chairman English department Pelham Memorial H.S., 1974-1980.

Achievements

• Richard Baird Weir has been listed as a noteworthy English language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Elder Ridgefield Park (New Jersey) Reformed Presbyterian Church, since 1950. 3d mate United States Coast Guard, 1941-1961. Member Modern Language Association, Rennaissance Society of America, English Association College Level, Traditional Small Craft Association.

Interests

• Avocation: boat building.

Connections

Married Jean Menzies Crawford, June 28, 1947. Children: William John, David Alexander, Nancy Jean.

Father:

William Wilbur Weir

Mother:

Elizabeth Vesta (Ewing) Weir

Spouse:

Jean Menzies Crawford

child:

Nancy Jean Weir

child:

William John Weir

child:

David Alexander Weir