C.W. Thomas
1901-1981
Assistant Professor of English
Charles Wright Thomas was Assistant Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin and University Extension from 1928 to 1941. He was active in campus affairs, serving on committees related to curriculum development. In 1930, he served on an important committee charged with increasing both freshman scholarship, and access to electives. In addition, he served as a member of the Teacher's Placement Bureau and was also active in the Wisconsin Teachers Federation. In 1941, C.W. Thomas left the University to work at the Department of State, and later the Board of Economic Warfare in Washington, D.C.