Background
Stedman, Murray Salisbury was born on December 2, 1917 in Pittsburgh. Son of Murray Salisbury and Viola (Lanich) Stedman.
Stedman, Murray Salisbury was born on December 2, 1917 in Pittsburgh. Son of Murray Salisbury and Viola (Lanich) Stedman.
Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1939; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1940; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1947.
Associate professor political science, Swarthmore (Pennsylvania) College, 1950-1957; director, Office Information, U.P. Church United States of America, New York City, 1957-1960; general director public interpretation, National Council Churches of Christ United States of America, New York City, 1961-1964; political science specialist, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Paris, France, 1953-1954; director, Religion in American Life, 1957-1960; lecturer social studies, Columbia Teachers College, 1961-1964; department chairman government, Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1964-1969; professor political science, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1969-1984; professor emeritus, Temple University, Philadelphia, since 1985.
Trustee Protestant Radio-television Center, Atlanta, 1957-1960. Member, board dirs.Pub. Affairs Committee, Inc., New York City, 1961-1983.
Served to captain Army of the United States, 1941-1945. Member American Political Science Association, American Academy Political and Social Science, American Civil Liberties Union, National Municipal League.
Married Susan Winter, January 3, 1942 (divorced 1970). Children: Emily, Nancy. Married Evelyn Dennys, September 29, 1970.