Background
Parsons, Richard Torrence was born on July 11, 1909 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Irvin Torrence and Louise (Schreffler) Parsons.
Parsons, Richard Torrence was born on July 11, 1909 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Irvin Torrence and Louise (Schreffler) Parsons.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State Teachers College, 1931. Master of Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1935, Doctor of Education, 1940. Student of University of Southern California, 1938.
Teacher high school, Pint Marion, Fayette City (Pennsylvania), 1931-1935. Instructor Lock Haven State College, supervisor laboratory school, 1935-1938, dean of men, 1938-1942, president, 1942-1983.
Served as coordinator United States Navy V-5 program, Lock Haven State College, 1942-1945. Member Government"s Priorities Commission, 1969. Member Pennsylvania Association Colleges Universities (president 1968-1969.
Club: Rotary (president 1947.
Married Janet Beman, August 23, 1937. Children: Torrence Douglas, Richard Lance.