Marina Esther Axeen

Background

Axeen, Marina Esther was born on November 29, 1921 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Walter A. and Esther T. (Benson) Axeen.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Saint Cloud State College, 1945. Bachelor of Science in Library Science, University of Minnesota, 1949, Master of Science in Library Science, 1953. Advanced Certification in Education, University of Illinois, 1965, Doctor of Philosophy, 1967.

Career

Teacher public schools, Duluth, Minnesota, 1946-1947. Head librarian Bethel College and Seminary, Saint Paul, 1947-1958. Reference librarian Saint Cloud State College, 1958-1965.

Professor, department chairman library science Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1967-1981.

Achievements

• Marina Esther Axeen has been listed as a noteworthy educator. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Library Association, American Association Library Schools, Association College and Research Libraries, Association Indiana Media Educators, Indiana library association (chairman Indiana educators reoundtable), Delta Kappa Gamma.