Background
Martin, William Bizzell was born on May 12, 1926 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Son of Frank Olney and Dale (Goolsby) Martin.
Martin, William Bizzell was born on May 12, 1926 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Son of Frank Olney and Dale (Goolsby) Martin.
Bachelor, Southern Methodist University, 1948. Diploma in English, University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1953.
Instructor, Tarleton State College, Stephenville, Texas, 1950-1951; instructor, assistant professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, College Station, Texas, 1952-1955; associate professor, N.E. Missouri State Teachers College, Kirksville, 1955-1956; professor, head English department, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, 1956-1986; professor emeritus, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, since 1986. Smith-Mundt Professor of English language and American culture Lebanese National U., Beirut, 1960-1961.
With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member College Conference Teachers English of Texas (president 1979-1980).
Married Helen Elizabeth Mackenzie, July 11, 1950. Children: Bruce, Lesley.