Authors and Illustrators Database

William "Bill" H. Yancey

Born: 07/05/1916  Morgan County, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
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, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1953-1960

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