Society History
The International Theodore Dreiser Society was formed by Miriam Gogol and Frederic E. Rusch at the second annual American Literature Association Conference in Washington, D.C., on 25 May 1991. A growing organization of scholars, teachers, and Dreiser enthusiasts, the Society promotes interest in the life and works of Theodore Dreiser and those associated with him.
The International Theodore Dreiser Society was formed by Miriam Gogol and Frederic E. Rusch at the second annual American Literature Association Conference in Washington, D.C., on 25 May 1991. A growing organization of scholars, teachers, and Dreiser enthusiasts, the Society promotes interest in the life and works of Theodore Dreiser and those associated with him.
Dreiser Society Presidents
2022-- Cara Erdheim Kilgallen 2018-2022 Miriam S. Gogol, Mercy College 2016-2018 Linda Kornasky, Angelo State University 2014-2016, Jude Davies, University of Winchester 2012-2013, Gary Totten, North Dakota State University 2011-2012, Donna M. Campbell, Washington State 2009-2010, Roark Mulligan, Christopher Newport University 2007-2008, Stephen Brennan, Louisiana State University 2005-2006, Keith Newlin, University of North Carolina 2003-2004, Clare Eby, University of Connecticut 2001-2002, Thomas Riggio, University of Connecticut 1999-2000, James L. W. West III, Pennsylvania State 1997-1998, Yoshinobu Hakutani, Kent State University 1995-1996, Philip L. Gerber, SUNY Brockport 1993-1994, Lawrence E. Hussman, Wright State University 1991-1992, Miriam Gogol, University of Hartford |
Dreiser Society Secretary/Treasurers
2021--- Donnna Packer-Kinlaw, Anne Arundel College 2011-2021, Roark Mulligan, Christopher Newport University 2008-2010, Gary Totten, North Dakota State University 2002-2007, Donna Packer-Kinlaw, University of Maryland 1995-2002, Paul Orlov, Pennsylvania State University 1991-1994, Frederick E. Rusch, Indiana State University |