Background
Davis, Norris Garland was born on February 15, 1916 in Bartlett, Texas, United States. Son of Emet Graves and Jennie (Shults) Davis.
Davis, Norris Garland was born on February 15, 1916 in Bartlett, Texas, United States. Son of Emet Graves and Jennie (Shults) Davis.
Student John Tarleton College, 1933-1935. Bachelor of Journalism, University Texas, 1937, Michael Jackson, 1938. Postgraduate University of Wisconsin, 1941-1943.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1954.
Reporter Corpus Christi (Texas) Caller-Times, 1938-1940. Instructor Texas A.&M. College, College Station, 1940-1941. Assistant professor journalism University Texas, Austin, 1946-1955, associate professor, 1955-1962, professor, 1962-1981, chairman journalism department, 1965-1976, associate dean School Communication, 1976-1979.
Board of directors Texas Student Publs.
Member public relations committee Texas division American Cancer Society, 1963-1965. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member International Council Industrial.
Married Edith Bess Pennington, June 3, 1939. Children: Dan Garland, Dana Bess.