Background
Mitchell, William Richard was born on December 3, 1930 in McLoud, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Thomas Wesley and Nancy Elizabeth (Gregg) Mitchell.
Mitchell, William Richard was born on December 3, 1930 in McLoud, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Thomas Wesley and Nancy Elizabeth (Gregg) Mitchell.
Bachelor, Oklahoma City U., 1952; Master of Arts, Boston University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Oklahoma, 1969.
Teacher English & French, United States Grant High School, Oklahoma City, 1955-1957; instructor to professor, Oklahoma Baptist U., Shawnee, Oklahoma, 1958-1996; dean arts & science, Oklahoma Baptist U., Shawnee, 1973-1981; Professor of English, Oklahoma Baptist U., Shawnee, 1981-1996.
Member National Council Teachers English, Conference on Christianity and Literature.
Married Dorthy Faye Miller, June 19, 1949. Children: Michael Anthony, Daniel Richard, Janet Elaine.