Florrinell F. Morton
| Florinnell F. Morton | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 20, 1904 |
| Died |
January 4, 1990 (aged 85) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Known for |
President of the American Library Association Director, Louisiana State University Library School (1944-1971) |
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.[6]
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
- ↑ Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
- ↑ "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ↑ "Accredited Library Schools in the USA and Canada". Wisconsin Library Bulletin, Volumes 55-56. p. 157.
- ↑ "Dean of Louisiana State University Library School Florinell Francis Morton circa 1970". Louisiana Digital Library. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ "The Call Number, Volume 21, Numbers 9-10, Summer 1960". UNT Digital Library. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
- ↑ "Forrinell Francis Morton". findagrave.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
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