Background
Baer, William Bush was born on July 15, 1902 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of John Valentine and Louise D. (Ely) Baer.
Baer, William Bush was born on July 15, 1902 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of John Valentine and Louise D. (Ely) Baer.
Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1924. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1926. Unmarried.
Instructor English, University College of Arts and Science, New York University, 1926-1930. counselor of studies, 1930-1934, assistant dean University College, 1934-1942, assistant professor, 1938-1945, associate professor since 1945. Dean, since 1942; writer, producer, narrator of Our Goodly Heritage, for Columbia Broadcasting System-television, since 1952.
Member Eastern Association of College Deans and Advisers of Men, Alpha Delta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: Harvard, Fire Bell (New York).