Background
Nairn, Charles Edward was born on August 26, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of William Elden and Hariette (Basbagill) Nairn.
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Nairn, Charles Edward was born on August 26, 1926 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of William Elden and Hariette (Basbagill) Nairn.
Bachelor in Philosophy and Religion, Kent (Ohio) State University, 1950; Master of Library Science, Kent (Ohio) State University, 1951; Bachelor of Divinity in Philosophy and Religion, Oberlin (Ohio) College, 1958; Master of Divinity in Philosophy and Religion, Vanderbilt University, 1972.
With various churches, 1960-1984. Library, instructor philosophy and religion University Iowa, Fayette, 1960—1964, Findlay (Ohio) College, 1964—1968, Lake Superior State University, 1968-1988. Retired, 1988; With United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Leader Boy Scouts American With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Academy Religion, American Philosophy Association, Society Biblical Literature, Society Christian Philosophy, Metaphys. Society American, Sault Ste.
Marie International Library. Association (co-board directors 1968-1988), Michigan Library. Association (representative Sault Ste.
Marie and Lansing, Michigan chapter).
Married Margaret Lucille Prentiss, August 2, 1952. Children: Elizabeth, Barbara Kay, Stephen, Michael, Ronald.