Morris, Raymond P.

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Raymond Philip Morris, born in Garnett, Kansas in 1904, was educated at Baker University (B.A., 1925), Garrett Biblical Institute (B.D., 1929) and Columbia University (B.S., 1930 and M.S., 1932). He served as Librarian of Garrett Biblical Institute, 1931-1932 and of Yale Divinity School, 1932-1972. He taught Religious Literature at Yale Divinity School, 1941-1972. He received honorary doctorates from Baker University (1952) and Drake University (1965). He died in 1990.

From the description of Raymond Philip Morris papers, 1955-1975 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702148479

  • 1904 Mar 16: Born in Garnett, Kansas to Charles Elmer and Margaret Ann (Riley) Morris
  • 1926: B.A. Baker University
  • 1928: Married Jean Louise Kelly (Children: Thelma Jean, Marcia Louise, Raymond Philip)
  • 1929: B.D. Garrett Biblical Institute
  • 1930: B.S. Columbia University
  • 1931 - 1932 : Librarian, Garrett Biblical Institute
  • 1932: M.S. Columbia University
  • 1932 - 1934 : Assistant Librarian, Yale Divinity School
  • 1934 - 1972 : Librarian, Yale Divinity School
  • 1941 - 1949 : Assistant Professor of Religious Literature, Yale Divinity School
  • 1949 - 1951 : Associate Professor, Yale Divinity School
  • 1951: M.A. (honorary) Yale University
  • 1951 - 1972 : Professor, Yale Divinity School
  • 1952: D.Litt. Baker University
  • 1965: D.D. Drake University
  • 1990 Oct 21: Died

From the guide to the Raymond Philip Morris Papers, 1923-1994, (Yale University Divinity School Library)

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associatedWith American Theological Library Association person
associatedWith American Theological Library Association. corporateBody
correspondedWith Hocking, William Ernest, 1873-1966 person
correspondedWith Morgan, Arthur Ernest, 1878-1975 person
associatedWith Yale University. Divinity School. Library corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Subject
Theological libraries
Theological libraries
Occupation
Librarians
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Active 1955

Active 1975

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