Background
Thomson, Bruce Randolph was born on February 13, 1922 in Harlan, Iowa, United States. Son of Howard Peter and Myrtle (Knudsen) Thomson.
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Thomson, Bruce Randolph was born on February 13, 1922 in Harlan, Iowa, United States. Son of Howard Peter and Myrtle (Knudsen) Thomson.
Bachelor of Arts, William Jewell College, 1949. Bachelor of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1952, Master of Theology, 1953. Master of Arts, University Louisville, 1955.
Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1959.
Ordained to ministry Baptist Church, 1951. Principal San Jacinto Public School, Vernon, Indiana. Instructor U. Louisville, 1954-1955, Florida State University, 1955-1957.
Associate professor Queens College, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1957-1959.
Professor, head department sociology William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, 1959-1964, college dean, professor sociology, 1964-1983, vice president academic affairs, dean of college, 1973-1976, vice president administration, 1976-1978, executive vice president, 1978-1983. Visiting professor sociology Texas Technology U. at Lubbock, 1962 (summer).
Member Family Life Council, Charlotte, 1957-1959. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Sociological Society, National Council Family Relations, Pi Gamma Museum.
Married Margaret Ellen Beasley, June 1, 1948. Children: Susan Kay, Bruce Randolph.