Background
Sternberg, Vernon Arthur was born on August 12, 1915 in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Herman and Ella (Prahl) Sternberg.
Sternberg, Vernon Arthur was born on August 12, 1915 in Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Herman and Ella (Prahl) Sternberg.
Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1941, Master of Arts, 1946, postgraduate, 1945-1947, 50-53.
1 son, Jonathan Vernon. Assistant Professor of English, U. North Dakota, Grand Forks, 1947-1950. From assistant to associate editor University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 1953-1956.
Director, editor Southern Illinois U. Press, Carbondale, 1956-1979.
Served to Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Modern Language Association. Mason (Knight of the Order of the Thistle).; Club: Grolier (New York City).
Married Jean Marie Lees, June 20, 1941.