Background
Morris, Irving was born on March 31, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Herman and Celia Morris.
Morris, Irving was born on March 31, 1927 in Brooklyn. Son of Herman and Celia Morris.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1950. Master of Library Science, Columbia University, 1952. Postgraduate, Hunter College New York University.
1 son, David Charles. Librarian 2d class Brooklyn Public.Libr., 1950-1952. Teacher library/media various schools New York City Board Education, 1954.
Teacher, library R.L. Stevenson School, New York City, 1952-1963.
Consultant in field Prepared detailed study of collective bargaining gains for school libraries through 1974. Active Black Culture Club.
With United States Army, 1945-1947.
Active Black Culture Club. Member of Knights of Pythias, American Library Association, Ethical Culture Society, New York State Society Experimental Study Education, Library. Public Relations Council, New York Library.
Association, United Federation Teachers (co-chairman, library & media committee 1960-1974), American Federation Teachers (member, initiated collective bargaining school libraries), New York Library.
Married Joan Leslie Amdur, November 10, 1963. 1 child David Charles.