Background
Garvey, William Paul was born on December 9, 1935 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John W. and Dorothy (Hoke) G. Bachelor of Arts, Gannon College, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1957.
Garvey, William Paul was born on December 9, 1935 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John W. and Dorothy (Hoke) G. Bachelor of Arts, Gannon College, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1957.
Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1959, Doctor of Philosophy, 1973.
With history department Northern Catholic High School, Pittsburgh,1957-1960. Instructor Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, 1960-1962. Department chairman education Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1962-1967, chairman social science department, 1967-1970, dean Vice-President, 1970-1976, president, since 1980.
Member American History Association, Newcomen Society, William Penn Society, Phi Alpha Theta. Club: Erie Aviation. Lodge: Rotary (president 1984-1985).