Background
Preston, Thomas Ronald was born on October 31, 1936. Son of Thomas and Marie Katherine (Nettlow) Preston.
Preston, Thomas Ronald was born on October 31, 1936. Son of Thomas and Marie Katherine (Nettlow) Preston.
Bachelor, University Detroit, 1958. Master of Arts, Rice University, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Rice University, 1962.
Assistant professor English Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, 1962-1963. Assistant professor English University Florida, Gainseville, 1963-1967. Associate professor, chairman department Loyola University, New Orleans, 1967-1969.
Professor, chairman department University Tennessee, Chattanooga, 1969-1973, University Wyoming, Laramie, 1973-1982. Professor, dean arts and science University North Texas, Denton, 1982-1992, professor English, since 1992. Chairman Wyoming Council for Humanities, Laramie, 1976-1977.
Member American Society for 18th Century Studies, South Central Society for 18th Century Studies (president 1986-1987).
Married Mary Ruth Atkinson, June 4, 1960. Children: Lorel, Mary, Thomas.