Background
Herrnstadt, Richard Lawrence was born on November 4, 1926 in New York City. Son of Oscar Edward and Helen (Lidz) Herrnstadt.
Herrnstadt, Richard Lawrence was born on November 4, 1926 in New York City. Son of Oscar Edward and Helen (Lidz) Herrnstadt.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1948; Master of Sciences, University Wisconsin, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland., 1960.
Instructor English, Iowa State University, Ames, 1954-1958; assistant professor, Iowa State University, 1958-1961; associate professor, Iowa State University, 1961-1965; professor, Iowa State University, 1965-1992; professor emeritus, Iowa State University, since 1992.
Board of directors Ames Cmty. School District, 1967-1974, Iowa Humanities Programs, 1973-1979, vice president, 1978-1979. Board directors Area Education Agency 11, Johnston, Iowa, 1977-1991, vice president, 1980-1984, president, 1984-1987.
Board directors Youth and Shelter Superior vena cava syndrome, Ames, 1980-1991, vice president, 1984-1985, president, 1985-1987. Board directors Joint Action in Cmty. Svc., since 1994. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member Modern Language Association, American Studies Association (executive council 1969-1976), Thoreau Society, Mid-American American Studies Association (Vice-President 1961-1962, president 1962-1963), American Association of University Professors, Phi BetaDelta.
Married Helen Leah Appel, June 18, 1950. Children– Steven, Ellen Sara, Owen.