Background
Carson was born on May 29, 1895 in Tionesta, Pennsylvania.
Carson was born on May 29, 1895 in Tionesta, Pennsylvania.
When World World War II broke out, he joined the Philippine resistance forces and continued his missionary work in the mountain barrio of Malabo, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Negros Oriental. After his stint in Silliman, he served as Director for the Church World Service in the Philippines from 1962-1963 and as President of Trinity College of Quezon City in the Philippines from 1963 to 1967. His published writings include Silliman University, 1901-1959 and Higher Education in the Philippines.
Carson died on April 11, 1985 in the City of New New York