Background
Graves, Richard Layton was born on January 14, 1931 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of A.J. and Lucille (Martin) Graves.
Graves, Richard Layton was born on January 14, 1931 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of A.J. and Lucille (Martin) Graves.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1956. Master of Education, University Florida, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1965.
Teacher Tampa public schools, 1957-1963. Research assistant Florida State University, Tallahasse, 1963-1965. Professor English education Auburn University, Alabama, since 1965.
Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1954. Member National Council Teachers English, Conference College Composition and Communications, Rhetoric Society of America.
Married Eloise Davis, June 10, 1955. Children: Rebecca, Jeffrey, Kathryn.