Background
Peake, Richard Henry was born on March 25, 1934 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Richard Henry and Frances (Currie) Peake.
Peake, Richard Henry was born on March 25, 1934 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Richard Henry and Frances (Currie) Peake.
Bachelor in English, University of Virginia, 1957; Master of Arts in English, University of Virginia, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy in English, U. Georgia, 1966.
Instructor English, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1958-1961; teaching assistant, U. Georgia, Athens, 1961-1963; assistant Professor of English, U. Georgia, Athens, 1965-1968; assistant Professor of English, Western Carolina U., Cullowhee, North Carolina, 1963-1965; professor, Clinch Valley College of University of Virginia, Wise, since 1968; acting dean, Clinch Valley College of University of Virginia, Wise, 1987-1988.
Member Modern Language Association, Renaissance Society American, Southeastern Renaissance Society, Virginia Society Ornithology (president 1976-1978), American Ornithological Society, Cumberland Nature Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Kappa Pi.
Married Martha Elaine Shull, June 13, 1957. Children: Dwight Edward, Richard Thomas.