Background
Thomas, Russell Brown was born on February 4, 1900 in Larned, Kansas, United States. Son of James N. and Jessie (Brown) Thomas.
Thomas, Russell Brown was born on February 4, 1900 in Larned, Kansas, United States. Son of James N. and Jessie (Brown) Thomas.
Bachelor of Arts, Eureka College, 1921. Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1927. Doctor of Philosophy, 1942.
Teacher high schools, Gibson City, Illinois, 1921-1922, Springfield, Illinois, 1922-1925, University of Chicago Laboratory School, 1925-1935. Instructor humanities The College, University of Chicago, 1936-1942, assistant professor, 1942-1945, associate professor, 1945-1951, professor, 1951-1965, chairman humanities staff, 1944-1951, consultant Fund for Adult Education, 1954-1955. Trustee Eureka College, from 1953.
Member Modern Language Association, Pi Kappa Delta, Delta Sigma Rho. Member editorial board of Journal General Education, from 1950.
Married Catherine Bassor, June 15, 1923.