Edward Shipsey

Background

Shipsey, Edward was born on December 15, 1890 in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Son of William and Anne (Barry) Shipsey.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, 1915, Master of Arts, 1916, Little Doctorate., 1935. Licentiate of Sacred Theology, University of Innsbruck, Austria, 1926. Entered Society of Jesus, 1908, ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1925.

Teacher English, Gonzaga University High School, 1916-1920.

Freshman English instructor University of Santa Clara (California), 1920-1922, English instructor, theological studies, Austria, 1922-1927. Instructor University of Santa Clara, 1927-1931, assistant professor, 1931-1936, Professor of English since 1936, chairman English department since 1939.

Lecturer, summer session, Gonzaga University, 1929-1942, University of San Francisco, 1944-1945.

Achievements

• Edward Shipsey has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Council Teachers of English, San Francisco Bay Area College English Association (past president).