Background
Nelson, Robert Mcdowell was born on August 23, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert McDowell and Jane Ellen (Strite) Nelson.
Nelson, Robert Mcdowell was born on August 23, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert McDowell and Jane Ellen (Strite) Nelson.
Bachelor with honors, University Virginia, 1997. Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1975.
Foreman treeclimber Bartlett Tree Experts, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 1962-1968. Instructor University Richmond, Virginia, 1968-1971, assistant professor, 1975-1985, associate professor, 1985-1995, professor English, since 1995.
Member Association for the Study American Indian Lits.
Married Bonnie Lee Bowman, August 24, 1968 (divorced 1987). 1 child, Erin Carlisle. Married Elizabeth Hayne McDade, May 6, 1989.
1 child, Maire Elizabeth.