Wetherby, Joseph C., 1910-1976.

Joseph Cable Wetherby served as Associate Professor of English at Duke University from 1947-1976.

From the description of Joseph C. Wetherby papers, 1930-1976. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 53906102

• 1910: Born 2 May, Bellingham, Washington
• 1930 - 1936 : Student, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan; B.A., Speech, 1934; M.A., Speech, 1936
• 1936: Married Carol Van Sickle
• 1936 - 1942 : Assistant Professor of Speech, Oklahoma State University
• 1942 - 1946 : Active Duty, U.S. Navy, as Lieutenant
• 1946 - 1947 : Director of Radio, Wayne State University
• 1947 - 1976 : Associate Professor of English, Duke University
• 1948: Published "In the Realm of Radio", in Southern Speech Journal
• 1952 - 1976 : Regional Governor, Delta Sigma Rho Tau Kappa Alpha (forensic honorary), reelected 1976
• 1953: Graduate study in Speech and Psychology, University of Florida
• 1957: Summer, Guest Professor of Speech, Wake Forest University
• 1960: President, Southern Speech Association
• 1960 - 1967 : Temporary Action Duty, U.S. Navy, as Lieutenant Commander; Head of English Dept., U.S. Naval Preparatory School, Naval Enlisted Scientific Education Program
• 1961: Published "Academic Status Seekers", in Southern Speech Journal
• 1963: Published "Debate 1984", in The Speaker
• 1967: Director Producer for Durham Savoyards Ltd. (Gilbert and Sullivan Shows): Iolanthe (1967); Gondoliers (1974)
• 1976: April: Debate Team wins National Championship
• 1976: Distinguished Service Award of Delta Sigma Rho Tau Kappa Alpha
• 1976: Died 12 October, Duke University

Wetherby was active in many professional organizations during his career, including the Speech Association of America, Educational Theatre Association (Honorary Life Member), Southern Speech Association, Delta Sigma Rho Tau Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Eta (Speech and Hearing Honorary), American Forensic Association, North Carolina Speech Association (President), and Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

From the guide to the Joseph C. Wetherby papers, ., 1930 - 1976, (University Archives, Duke University)