Sarah Irwin Davis

Background

Davis, Sarah Irwin was born on November 17, 1923 in Louisburg, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of M. Stuart and May Amanda (Holmes) Davis.

Education

Bachelor of Arts North Carolina, 1944. AM, University North Carolina, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1953.

Career

Teaching assistant English department, New York University, 1948-1951; teacher English, Elizabeth Irwin High School, New York City, 1951-1953; editor college texts, Henry Holt, New York City, 1953-1955; editor college texts, enclopedias, McGraw-Hill, New York City, Rome, 1953-1960; assistant Professor of English, Louisburg (North Carolina) College, 1960-1963; assistant Professor of English, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1963-1970; associate Professor of English, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1970-1975; chairperson American studies, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1971-1987; Professor of English and American studies, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1975-1987; retired, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1987.

Achievements

• Sarah Irwin Davis has been listed as a noteworthy English language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Modern Language Association, American Studies Association, North Carolina-Virginia College English Association (various committees), Franklin County History Society (president 1989-1994).

Connections

Married Charles B. Goodrich, November 18, 1948 (divorced 1953).

Father:

M. Stuart Davis

Mother:

May Amanda (Holmes) Davis

Spouse:

Charles B. Goodrich