Background
Gifford, William Wallace was born on November 15, 1928 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Son of Ralph Staples and Jane (Wheelan) Gifford.
Gifford, William Wallace was born on November 15, 1928 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Son of Ralph Staples and Jane (Wheelan) Gifford.
Bachelor, Swarthmore College, 1950. Master of Arts, University California-Berkeley, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University California-Berkeley, 1955.
Professor English Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, since 1955.
Member American Association of University Professors, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Alice Heyroth, July 22, 1950. Children: Caroline Jane, Daniel Wheelan.