Joan Jarvis Ellison

Background

Ellison was born on February 9, 1948 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. She is the daughter of Charles W., a physician, and Dorothy (Brooks) Jarvis.

Education

In 1970 Joan finished Macalester College and got Bachelor of Arts degree. Also, in 1972 Joan attained Master of Science degree graduating from University of Houston.

Career

It is important to note, that from 1974 till 1976 Joan worked as a research associate at University of Texas in Galveston. Since 1984 she was a shepherd in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, United States. Joan Ellison is working on "The Dead of Other Days", with Laura French, and "The Year My Mom Built the Library".

Works

More photos

• book

  • Shepherdess: Notes from the Field 1995

Membership

• In 1992, 1996 and 1997 she was a president of the library. What is more, from 1993 till 1995 Joan served as a vice president of Pelican Rapids Library.

  Pelican Rapids Library , United States

• Ellison was a development committee member during this period.

  Habitat for Humanity , United States

  1994 - 1996

• Minnesota Library Association , United States

• Pelican Rapids Multicultural Committee , United States

Interests

• Spinning, knitting, reading, scuba diving.

Connections

On May 24, 1970, Joan got married with Dave Ellison. They have two children: Amber, Laurel.

Father:

Charles W. Jarvis

Mother:

Dorothy (Brooks) Jarvis

child:

Amber

child:

Laurel

husband:

Dave Ellison