Background
Morris, Seth Irwin was born on September 1, 1914 in Madisonville, Texas, United States. Son of Seth Irwin and Carrie (Holleman) Morris.
Morris, Seth Irwin was born on September 1, 1914 in Madisonville, Texas, United States. Son of Seth Irwin and Carrie (Holleman) Morris.
Bachelor of Arts, Rice Institute, 1935.
Practice architecture, Houston, 1935-1987; partner, Wilson & Morris, 1938-1987; partner, Wilson, Morris & Crain, 1946-1987; partner, Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson, 1954-1987; partner, S.I. Morris Associations, 1972-1987; consultant, S.I. Morris Associations, since 1988; partner, Morris/Aubry Architects, 1980-1985; partner, Morris Architects, 1986-1987; consultant, Jackson & Ryan, since 1989.
Chairman board of trustees Houston Museum Fine Arts, 1961-1963, 67-68, president, 1967-1968. Chairman of the board of trustees Contemporary Arts Museum, 1988-1989. Board of Governors Rice U., Houston.
Board directors American Red Cross Harris County. Served to commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1946. Fellow American Institute of Architects.
Member Texas Society Architects (Llewellen Pitts award 1992), Association General Contractors (master builder award 1994, Rice Design Alliance award for design excellence 1998), Houston Chamber of Commerce C. (director 1964-1986).
Married Suzanne Kibler, December 29, 1945. Children: Mark Peter, Maria, David Kibler, Laura Houston, John Hampson.