Florrinell F. Morton

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]

Florinnell F. Morton
President of the American Library Association
In office 1961–1962
Preceded by	Frances Lander Spain
Succeeded by	James E. Bryan
Personal details
Born	(1904-12-20)December 20, 1904
Died	January 4, 1990(1990-01-04) (aged 85) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Nationality	American
Spouse(s)	Charles Hester Morton
Occupation	Librarian

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

1. Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, US: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
2. "ALA's Past Presidents". American Library Association. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
3. "Accredited Library Schools in the USA and Canada". Wisconsin Library Bulletin, Volumes 55-56. p. 157. Missing or empty |url= (help)
4. "Dean of Louisiana State University Library School Florinell Francis Morton circa 1970". Louisiana Digital Library. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
5. "The Call Number, Volume 21, Numbers 9-10, Summer 1960". UNT Digital Library. Retrieved 16 March 2016.

Non-profit organization positions
Preceded by Frances Lander Spain	President of the American Library Association 1961–1962	Succeeded by James E. Bryan