Background
Emerson, Marion Preston was born on February 24, 1918 in Washburn, Missouri, United States. Son of William Alfred and Alice Maud (Wilson) Emerson.
Emerson, Marion Preston was born on February 24, 1918 in Washburn, Missouri, United States. Son of William Alfred and Alice Maud (Wilson) Emerson.
Bachelor of Science, S.W. Missouri State University, 1938; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1952.
Assistant professor mathematics, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1952-1956; associate professor mathematics, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1956-1961; chairman mathematics department, Emporia (Kansas) State University, 1961-1979; professor mathematics, Emporia (Kansas) State University, 1979-1987; professor, Emporia (Kansas) State University, since 1987.
Captain United States Air Force, 1942-1946.
Married Jane Cornwell Barber, September 20, 1947. Children: William David, Anne Ellen, Alice Marie.