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James Gordon

1990

Dr. James Gordon, professor emeritus of English, died on November 21 at the age of 89.

Dr. Gordon recieved his bachelors's degree in 1926 from LaSalle University, his master's degree from Penn in 1929, and his Ph.D. here in 1940.  He taught at various high schools until 1959, when he became assistant professor here.  He was promoted to full professor and retired in 1972.

He is survived by his daughter, Alice Cornagie.

Doctoral Dissertations Chaired

1972

Barbara M. Perkins "An Edition of "The Disputation between Body and Soul""

1969

Sister Agnes David Gunn "Accidia and Prowess in the Vernon Version "