SANDERLIN-1993

Interview with George Sanderlin, 1993

 

1993-06-25

 

Interviewer: Olsson, Lyn

George W. Sanderlin was born on February 5, 1915 in Baltimore, MD. He earned his BA from American University, Washington, DC, in 1935, and his PhD in English from John Hopkins University just three years later at the age of 23. He began his teaching career at the University of Maine, then joined the San Diego State faculty starting in 1954. He earned an Outstanding Professor Award in 1974.

Sanderlin published well over 600 pieces in various periodicals, including scholarly articles dealing with medieval and classical subjects. His best-known work may be the writing and editing of historical books for children. His extensive bibliography includes the following volumes: First Around the World: A Journal of Magellan's Voyage (1965) and Benjamin Franklin: As Others Saw Him (1971).

Doctor Sanderlin retired in 1983.

Interviews; Oral Histories; George W. Sanderlin; Central High School (Washington, DC); Owenita Sanderlin; American University; Johns Hopkins University; Baseball Joe (book series); Benefits of Latin; Medievalists; Writing schedules; Gail Burnett; Children's books; Edward W. "Ted" Warren; Sidney Gulick; Charles R. McCoy; John R. Adams; James N. Tidwell; Kemp Malone; R. D. Havens; Thorkelin transcripts of Beowulf; English Department basketball team; Army Specialized Training Programs; Seniority; David Sanderlin; Frea Sladek; Mary Redding; Freelance writers; College reading: a collection of prose, plays, and poetry (book); John R. Theobald; Mary Lee Theobald; John Sanderlin; Chester Kennedy; George L. Phillips; Elizabeth Chater; William Hanchett; Guerard Piffárd; Lee F. Gerlach; William J. Freitas; Graduate studies in English; Foreign language requirements; Daniel D. McLeod; Charles F. Vittor; Outstanding Professor awards; Nevada Jenia; George B. Abbe; John F. Kennedy; Frank L. Johnson

 

 

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