William "Bill"
H.
Yancey
Born:
07/05/1916
Morgan County
,
AL
Died: 08/03/2002
Parents: William Ed Yancey
Address(es):
Last known
Huntsville , AL
Died: 08/03/2002
Parents: William Ed Yancey
Address(es):
Last known
Huntsville , AL
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Cliftons of Coosa County - A play in three acts |
Drama | Adult | 1978 | ||
| The Gate on Choctaw Ridge : A novel of the Alabama Hills | Fiction | Adult | Monumental Press | 1972 | |
| That Day Shall Come | Adult | New York : Comet Press Books | 1959 | ||
| The Gate is Down; a novel of the Alabama hills | Fiction | Adult | New York, Exposition Press | 1956 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
1st ed. says, "A cousin of Alabama's Civil War Senator, William L. Yancey , and a great grandson of an Ohio Yankee General active prior to the battle of Lookout Mountain, he is an astute student of the Civil War."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Other - Playwright
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
|
Senior Citizen's Hall of Fame - Golden Eagle Honorary Award created by the Alabama Legislature to honor Alabama citizens who have made significant contributions enhancing the lives of elderly citizens. |
1991 |
|
Distinguished Service Award by the Student Government Association of Anne Arundel. - Outstanding contributions to the College's educational, social, and cultural life. |
1976 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post graduate work | Michigan State University | East Lansing , MI | 1953 -1960 |
| Masters Degree in American History | Auburn University | Auburn , AL | 1943 |
| Bachelor's Degree | Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville , AL | 1939 |
| Attended | Alabama State Teachers College |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lecturer on Speaking Tours
- Speaks on The South, Sports, or his own novels |
1976 | ||
|
Dean of Admissions and American History Teacher
- Retired |
Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold | 1970 -1992 |
| Dean of Men and Associate Dean of Students | St. Mary's College | St. Mary's City | 1965 -1970 |
| Dean of Men and Dean of Students and American History Teacher | Lindsey Wilson Junior College | Columbia | 1963 -1965 |
| Recreation and Athletic Director | Dye School | Flint , MI | 1953 -1960 |
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