Bolinger, Dwight, 1907-1992

Dwight L. Bolinger, English linguistic expert and scholar of the Spanish language, was a visiting professor at Stanford University from 1978 until his death in 1992. He earned his AB at Washburn College in 1930, his MA at the University of Kansas in 1932, and his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in 1936. Before coming to Stanford, he taught at Washburn College, University of Southern California (1944-1960), University of Colorado, and Harvard University (1963-1973). He was the author of 17 books and over three hundred articles.

From the description of Dwight Le Merton Bolinger papers, circa 1933-1993. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 703639594

Biographical/Historical Sketch

Dwight L. Bolinger, English linguistic expert and scholar of the Spanish language, was a visiting professor at Stanford University from 1978 until his death in 1992. He earned his AB at Washburn College in 1930, his MA at the University of Kansas in 1932, and his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin in 1936. Before coming to Stanford, he taught at Washburn College, University of Southern California (1944-1960), University of Colorado, and Harvard University (1963-1973). He was the author of 17 books and over three hundred articles.

From the guide to the Dwight Le Merton Bolinger papers, 1933-1993, (Dept. of Special Collections & University Archives)