Background
McGrath, Sylvia Wallace was born on February 27, 1937 in Montpelier, Vermont, United States. Daughter of George John and Martha Eloise (Cooper) Wallace.
McGrath, Sylvia Wallace was born on February 27, 1937 in Montpelier, Vermont, United States. Daughter of George John and Martha Eloise (Cooper) Wallace.
Bachelor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1959; Master of Arts, Radcliffe College, Cambridge, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1966.
Teacher, Falmouth (Massachusetts) Public Schools, 1960-1961; teacher, M. County Day School, C. Madera, California, 1961-1962; assistant professor of history, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1968-1973; associate professor of history, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1973-1987; professor of history, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, since 1987; Regents' professor, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, 1994-1995.
Member Organization American Historians, Texas Association College Teachers (regional vice president 1992-1993), Southern History Association, History Science Society, Society History of Technology, Forest History Society, American Society Environmental History.
Married W. Thomas McGrath, June 11, 1966. Children: Sandra Jean, Charles George.