Background
Colford, William Edward was born on May 9, 1908 in Brooklyn. Son of William Martin and Helen Elizabeth (Gee) Colford.
Colford, William Edward was born on May 9, 1908 in Brooklyn. Son of William Martin and Helen Elizabeth (Gee) Colford.
Bachelor of Arts, College City of New York,1929. A.M., Columbia, 1933, Doctor of Philosophy, 1942, post doctoral studies in Latin American education, 1946-1971. Student of University of Madrid, 1932, University of Mexico, 1934.
Member Faculty College City of New York since 1929, professor Romance langs. since 1948, head department Romance langs., 1950-1952, assistant director of summer session, 1952-1957, assistant dean curriculum guidance, 1957-1962. Lieutenant, Infantry, O.R.C., 1929-1939. Instructor, interpreter Command and General staff schedul, United States Army, serving with Brazilian Army group, 1943-1945.
Member Faculty College City of New York since 1929, professor Romance langs. since 1948, head department Romance langs., 1950-1952, assistant director of summer session, 1952-1957, assistant dean curriculum guidance, 1957-1962. Lieutenant, Infantry, O.R.C., 1929-1939. Member American Association Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, American Association University Professors, Columbia University Alumni Association of Union County, New Jersey, Brazilian Cultural Society (New York City), Mexican Institute Linguistic Investigation (Mexico City), Phi Beta Kappa Associates, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Eugenia Sutton Wade, August 23, 1943. Children: Elizabeth Esperance, Robert Wade, Christopher William.