Richard Willis Tyler

Background

Tyler, Richard Willis was born on January 7, 1917 in Willington, Connecticut, United States. Son of Frederic Spencer and Jessie Amelia (Reed) Tyler.

Education

Bachelor, University Connecticut, 1938. Doctor of Philosophy, Brown University, 1946.

Career

Visiting lecturer Romance languages, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1944-1946; assistant professor Romance languages, University Texas, Austin, 1946-1952; associate professor, University Texas, Austin, 1952-1965; professor, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1965-1987.

Achievements

• Richard Willis Tyler has been listed as a noteworthy foreign language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Modern Language Association, Sons of the American Revolution, Association International Hispanistas.

Interests

• Reading, writing, sports.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Margaret McKenzie, September 4, 1946 (deceased). Children: Ann Elizabeth, Jane Margaret.

Father:

Frederic Spencer Tyler

Mother:

Jessie Amelia (Reed) Tyler

Spouse:

Elizabeth Margaret McKenzie

child:

Jane Margaret Tyler

child:

Ann Elizabeth Tyler