Background
Mcdonald, Florin Lee was born on December 8, 1906 in Chamberlain, South Dakota, United States. Son of Lome Angus and Ida (May) Mcdonald.
Mcdonald, Florin Lee was born on December 8, 1906 in Chamberlain, South Dakota, United States. Son of Lome Angus and Ida (May) Mcdonald.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity South Dakot, 1928, Master of Arts, 1929. Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1930. Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, 1937.
Held various newspaper positions, 1926-1929. Instructor journalism Eleventh Minnesota Junior College, 1931-1933. Principal Biwabik (Minnesota) High School, 1933-1935.
Director department journalism Texas State College for Women, 1935-1952.
President Lamar State College of Technology, since 1952.
Served as colonel Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member Texas Council State Supported Council (president), American Society Journalism School Adminstrs. (secretary-treasurer 1948-1950), American Association Teachers Journalism, American College Public Relations Association, Council Texas State College and University Presidents (president) Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Tau Theta (national vice president 1928).
Club: Kiwanis (governor Texas-Oklahoma district 1949).
Married Evelyn Margaret Olson, June 11, 1929. Children: Colleen Ann, Sally Jane.