Background
Rollin, Roger Best was born on February 12, 1930 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John William and Hazel Elizabeth (Best) Rollin.
Rollin, Roger Best was born on February 12, 1930 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John William and Hazel Elizabeth (Best) Rollin.
Bachelor in English and Philosophy with honors, Washington & Jefferson College, 1952; Master of Arts, Yale University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1960.
From instructor to professor English Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1959-1975. William James Lemon professor of literature Clemson (South Carolina) University, since 1975.
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President Clemson Little Theatre, 1992-1993. Secretary Clemson Area Arts Council, 1988-1990. Corporal United States Army, 1952-1955.
Member Modern Language Association, American Association of University Professors (president Clemson University chapter 1976-1977), American Culture Association (president 1990-1993), Popular Culture Association (board directors 1982-1984), National Council Teachers of English, Popular Culture/American Culture Association in South (president 1985-1986), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Marian Margaret Plants, December 1952 (deceased May 1981). Children: Bruce Geoffrey, Lisa Ann. Married Lucy Ellen Krippenstapel, July 16, 1983.