Background
Morris, Kelso Bronson was born on February 6, 1909 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Isaiah H. and Frances (Kelso) Morris.
Morris, Kelso Bronson was born on February 6, 1909 in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Son of Isaiah H. and Frances (Kelso) Morris.
1 son by previous marriage, Kenneth Bruce. Bachelor of Science, Wiley College, 1930. Master of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1937, Doctor of Philosophy, 1940.
Instructor chemistry and mathematics Wiley College, 1930-1936, professor of chemistry, 1936-1946. Member of faculty Howard University, Washington, from 1946, professor of chemistry, from 1961, head department, 1965-1969. Professor, chemical section head Air Force Institute Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 1959-1961.
Visiting lecturer Atlanta University, summers 1946, 49, 51, National Science Foundation Science Institute, North Carolina College at Durham, summers 1957-1959, U.N.C.F. Distinguished Lecture, Series, 1974-1978.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Texas Academy Science, Washington Academy Science (Distinguished Teaching award 1968, secretary 1977-1978), American Institute Chemists (general chairman annual meeting 1974). Member American Chemical Society, National Association Research Science Teaching, District of Columbia Institute Chemists (president 1974-1979, Honor Scroll award 1979), Sigma Xi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Beta Kappa Chirurgical Club: Cosmos (Washington).
Married Marlene Isabella Cook, April. Children: Gregory Alfred, Karen Denise, Lisa Frances.