Background
Oakes, William Francis was born on May 11, 1926 in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Francis Gibson and Wilma Florence (Snyder) Oakes.
Oakes, William Francis was born on May 11, 1926 in Edmond, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Francis Gibson and Wilma Florence (Snyder) Oakes.
Bachelor, University Wichita, 1951. Master of Arts, University Wichita, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1956.
Professor, chairman department psychology University Hawaii, Honolulu, 1961—1967. Professor, dean instruction City University of New York Graduate Center, New York City, 1967—1972. Professor psychology Brooklyn College, 1972—1988, emeritus professor, 1988.
Editorial consultant various psychological journals. Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946, PTO.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Fellow American Psychological Association. Member Eastern Psychological Association, Sigma Xi.
Married Harriet Juckem Oakes, May 2, 1956. Children: William Steven, Gretche Annual.