Background
Morrissey, Bernard Delbert was born on March 20, 1907 in Farmersville, Illinois, United States. Son of Dennis and Anna (Haley) Morrissey.
Morrissey, Bernard Delbert was born on March 20, 1907 in Farmersville, Illinois, United States. Son of Dennis and Anna (Haley) Morrissey.
Bachelor of Arts, St. Saint Louis University, 1928, A.M., 1930. Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University 1957.
Teaching fellow in Latin, St. Saint Louis University, 1928-1930. Instructor St. Saint Louis University High School, 1930-1942. Lecturer English, St. Saint Louis University, 1936-1942, instructor, 1945-1950.
Assistant professor to Professor of English, Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 1955-1972, department chairman, 1969-1972, chairman division humanities, 1960-1964, 66-70, professor emeritus from 1972. Visiting lecturer University of Wisconsin, Rock County, Janesville, from 1972. Associate, consultant-examiner Commission Institutions Higher Education of North Central Association Colleges Secondary Schools, from 1970.
Served with United States Coast Guard, 1942-1945. Member Modern Language Association.