Florrinell F. Morton
American librarian and educator
Florinnell F. Morton | |
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President of the American Library Association | |
In office 1961–1962 | |
Preceded by | Frances Lander Spain |
Succeeded by | James E. Bryan |
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Born | Florinnell Francis (1904-12-20)December 20, 1904 |
Died | January 4, 1990(1990-01-04) (aged 85) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Charles Hester Morton |
Occupation | Librarian |
Florinnell Francis Morton (December 20, 1904 – January 4, 1990)[1] was an American librarian, educator, and president of the American Library Association from 1961 to 1962.[2]
She served as Director of the Library School at Louisiana State University from 1944 to 1971.[3][4] Prior to joining LSU, Morton had been on staff of the Library at the University of North Texas.[5]
She was married to Charles Hester Morton.
Publications
- "Ideals in the preparation of librarians: Standards for accreditation" (Kansas State Teachers College, 1961)
- "Career Guidance: A Key to Recruiting" ALA Bulletin, v52 n8 (September 1958), p. 578
References
- ^ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JL6X-56F : 10 January 2021), Florrinell F Morton, 04 Jan 1990; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
- ^ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Accredited Library Schools in the U.S. and Canada". Wisconsin Library Bulletin. 55 (2): 157. 1959 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Dean of Louisiana State University Library School Florinell Francis Morton circa 1970". Louisiana Digital Library. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ^ Baxter, Opal; Luecke, Agnes (1960). "The Call Number, Volume 21, Numbers 9-10, Summer 1960". Call Number. 21 (9): 32–36. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
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Preceded by Frances Lander Spain | President of the American Library Association 1961–1962 | Succeeded by James E. Bryan |
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