Background
Mccurdy, Frances Lea was born on January 12, 1906 in Clifton Hill, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Ashley G. and Lillian (Pollard) Lea.
Mccurdy, Frances Lea was born on January 12, 1906 in Clifton Hill, Missouri, United States. Daughter of Ashley G. and Lillian (Pollard) Lea.
Associate of Arts, Stephens College, 1925. Bachelor of Science, University Missouri, 1936, Master of Arts, 1944, Doctor of Philosophy, 1957.
Stepchildren—Patricia J., Mignon (Mistress John Joseph Millin). Teacher, Missouri, Oklahoma High schools, 1925-1952. Instructor U. Missouri, Columbia, 1952-1957, assistant professor, 1957-1961, associate professor, 1961-1966, professor, 1966-1973, professor emeritus, 1973-1981, department chairman speech and dramatic art, 1968-1970.
Visiting professor U. Hawaii, 1967-1968, U. Colorado, summer 1972, Northwestern University, spring 1974.
Member American Association of University Professors, Speech Communication Association, Central State Speech Association, Speech Association Missouri (president 1960), Pi Lambda Theta.
Married William Edward McCurdy, June 6, 1944.