Background
Christensen, William E. was born on February 23, 1927 in Omaha. Son of Emiel J. and Clara Ann (Newmyer) Christensen.
Christensen, William E. was born on February 23, 1927 in Omaha. Son of Emiel J. and Clara Ann (Newmyer) Christensen.
Bachelor, Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, Nebraska, 1953. Master of Arts, University Nebraska, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, University Nebraska, 1967.
HLD (honorary), Dana College, Blair, Nebraska, 1987.
Research assistant, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1953-1954; teaching assistant, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1954; instructor history, Dana College, 1956; director public relations, Dana College, 1957; instructor history, Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, 1957-1958; instructor speech, Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, 1961-1962; from assistant professor to associate professor of history, Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, 1965-1970; professor, Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, since 1970.
With United States Navy, 1944-1946, 51-52. Member American Association of University Professors (chapter president 1967-1968), American History Association, Organization American Historians, Nebraska State History Society, Association for Asian Studies.
Married Judith Ann Geer, June 2, 1964 (divorced 1980). Children: Bryan William, Andrea Jean.