Richard Morse Eastman

Background

Eastman, Richard Morse was born on August 20, 1916 in Locust Valley, New York, United States. Son of Elmer Fred and Lilla (Morse) Eastman.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin College, 1937; student, Yale University, 1937-1939; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy with honors, University of Chicago, 1952.

Career

Instructor English, North Central College, 1946-1949; assistant professor, North Central College, 1949-1952; associate professor, North Central College, 1952-1955; professor, North Central College, 1955-1970; chairman, North Central College, 1952-1970; chairman humanities division, North Central College, 1961-1970; director Summer School, North Central College, 1961-1967; dean faculty, vice president academic affairs, North Central College, 1970-1976; chairman general studies, North Central College, 1976-1982; professor emeritus, North Central College, since 1982. President North Central Conference on Summer Schools, 1968.

Achievements

• Richard Morse Eastman has been listed as a noteworthy English educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President, Naperville (Illinois) Human Relations Council, 1966-1968. Served to major Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member Gerontological Society American.

Connections

Married Vivian Clare Bolger, November 14, 1942. Children: Patricia, Susan, Julie.

Father:

Elmer Fred Eastman

Mother:

Lilla (Morse) Eastman

Spouse:

Vivian Clare Bolger

child:

Julie Eastman

child:

Patricia Eastman

child:

Susan Eastman