Background
Allen, Marjorie Joan was born on February 11, 1931 in Austin, Texas, United States. Daughter of Dwight Edward Senior and Marguerite Faye (Jackson) Farr.
Allen, Marjorie Joan was born on February 11, 1931 in Austin, Texas, United States. Daughter of Dwight Edward Senior and Marguerite Faye (Jackson) Farr.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, University Texas, 1951; Master of Library Science, 1977; postgrad, 1976-1978.
Technician, Texas Touring Theatre, Austin, 1951-1952; secretary to economics director, United Nations, Beirut, 1953-1954; elementary and secondary teacher, Smithville (Texas) Indiana School District, 1954-1974; theatre director, Smithville (Texas) Indiana School District, 1962-1974; teacher, San Marcos (Texas) Consolidated School District, 1974-1975; teacher, theatre director, Wiemar (Texas) Indiana School District, 1975-1976; teacher, theatre director, library, Texas School for Blind, Austin, 1976-1982; theatre director, library, Smithville Indiana School District, 1982-1992; secondary library, Smithville Indiana School District, since 1992. Consultant in field.
Delaware to state convention Republican Committee, Houston, Texas, 1988, Ft.Worth, 1990, San Antonio, 1996, precinct chairman 1995, 96, alternate state convention, Dallas, 1992. Member of American Library Association (Texas delegate legislation day 1992), Philanthropic and Educational Organization (various offices 1987-1992, president 1992-1994), Texas Educational Theatre Association Adjudicators Organization (critic judge since 1992), Texas Association Secondary Libraries (board directors 1980-1982), Texas Library. Association (secretary-treasurer 1978-1980), Texas Educational Theatre Association (secretary 1974-1976, board directors 1976-1978, Achievement award 1980), Romance Writers American (editor newsletter since 1993), University Interscholastic League (critic judge 1992-1999).
Married Frank Morrell Junior, June 25, 1955 (deceased). Children: Edward, Debra (deceased), David (deceased), Faye.