Background
Austin, Warren Barker was born on January 22, 1910 in New York City. Son of William Dante and Camille (Stutt) Austin.
Austin, Warren Barker was born on January 22, 1910 in New York City. Son of William Dante and Camille (Stutt) Austin.
AB, City College of New York, 1931. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1951.
From fellow to assistant Professor of English, City College of New York, 1931-1957; assistant editor, Merriam-Webster 3d New International Dictionary, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1958-1963; from associate professor to professor, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1963-1980. Research scholar, England, 1938-1939, 52-53, retired research scholar, since 1980.
Active Common Cause, People for American Way. Member International Shakespeare Association, Shakespeare Association American, Renaissance Society of America, Milton Society, American Association of University Professors, Texas Association College Teachers, Modern Language Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Ruth Katharine Peterson, December 23, 1933 (deceased 1984). Children: Valerie Joan, Neale Warren, Adrienne Ruth Austin Shapiro. Married Carolyn Stokes Foster, November 25, 1987.