Background
Davis, Rodney Owen was born on July 14, 1932 in Newton, Kansas, United States. Son of Harry W. and M. Antoinette (Dey) Davis.
Davis, Rodney Owen was born on July 14, 1932 in Newton, Kansas, United States. Son of Harry W. and M. Antoinette (Dey) Davis.
Bachelor of Science, University Kansas, 1954. Master of Arts, University Kansas, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1966.
Instructor history Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, 1963—1966, assistant professor history, 1966—1971, associate professor history, 1971—1977, professor history, since 1977. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1954-1957.
Member of Illinois State History Society (vice president 1983-1985), Social Science History Association, Western History Association, Agricultural History Society, Organization American Historians.
Married Norma G. Glass, August 7, 1954. Children: Anne Catherine, Margaret Emily, Jane Elizabeth.