Lewis, Merrill.

Teacher and scholar of American literature, specializing in late nineteenth century American literature, literature of the American West, and criticism and interpretation of the authors Wallace Stegner and Robert Cantwell. Born March 21, 1932, in Baldwin Park, California. Educated at the University of Oregon (BA 1954: English); MA 1959: History) and the University of Utah (PhD 1968: English:American Studies). Member of the faculty, Western Washington University, 1968-1994. Professor Emeritus of English, Western Washington University.