Background
Stafford, William Talmadge was born on October 31, 1924 in Marianna, Florida, United States. Son of William H. and Lovie L. (Lamb).
Stafford, William Talmadge was born on October 31, 1924 in Marianna, Florida, United States. Son of William H. and Lovie L. (Lamb).
Bachelor with honors, University Florida, 1948. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Kentucky, 1956.
Research assistant Columbia University Press, 1950. Part-time instructor University Kentucky, 1950-1953. Member faculty Purdue University, since 1953, professor English, 1966-1990.
Visiting professor University Kentucky, 1966, Columbia University, 1967, Tulsa Graduate Institute Modern Letters, 1973. Fulbright professor, Finland, 1963-1964, Yugoslavia, 1970-1971. Consultant Educational Testing Service, 1958-1970, College Entrance Examination Board, 1964-1970.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member International Association University Professors English, Henry James Society (president 1984-1985), Phi Beta Kappa (alumni member).
Son of; married Frances Marie McKeown, June 12, 1949 (divorced 1981). Children: Melinda, Jocelyn, Kathleen. Married Ruth Ann Miller, September 17, 1981.