Background
Perry, Murvin Henry was born on April 28, 1922 in Bruce, South Dakota, United States. Son of Earl Henry and Lorraine (Eichel) Perry.
Perry, Murvin Henry was born on April 28, 1922 in Bruce, South Dakota, United States. Son of Earl Henry and Lorraine (Eichel) Perry.
Bachelor of Science, South Dakota State College, 1950. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communications, University Iowa, 1959.
High school teacher, Gregory, South Dakot, 1947-1948; publicist, teacher, South Dakot State College, 1949-1951; with, VA, 1952-1956; assistant to director, School Journalism, State University Iowa, 1956-1959; assistant professor journalism, Kansas State University, 1959-1963; professor, director journalism, Kent State University, 1963-1979; department chairman communication, E. Tennessee State University, Johnson City, 1979-1988; retired, E. Tennessee State University, Johnson City, 1988.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, South Pacific Theater. Member Society Professional Journalists.
Married Rita Clare Kaefring, August 23, 1952. Children— Gail, Mark, Scott, Todd, Chris.