Background
Dowell, Richard Walker was born on November 26, 1931 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Son of Ralph Edwards and Mary Elizabeth (Walker) Dowell.
Dowell, Richard Walker was born on November 26, 1931 in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. Son of Ralph Edwards and Mary Elizabeth (Walker) Dowell.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, 1957. Master of Arts, Colorado University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1967.
Instructor in English Colorado University, Boulder, 1957-1960. From instructor to professor English Indiana State University, since 1963. Editor Dreiser Studies, Terre Haute, 1970-1989.
With United States Navy, 1949-1953, PTO. Member Elks.
Married Delight Elizabeth Mace, December 28, 1957. Children: Christine, Rebecca, John Landis, Richard Mace.