Background
Davis, Russell Leonard was born on October 25, 1924 in Blackfoot, Idaho, United States. Son of John Leonard and Mary Verna (Robertson) Davis.
Davis, Russell Leonard was born on October 25, 1924 in Blackfoot, Idaho, United States. Son of John Leonard and Mary Verna (Robertson) Davis.
Student, Weber Junior College, 1950. Bachelor of Science, Utah State University, 1952. A.M. in liberal studies, University Michigan, 1953.
Teaching assistant University Michigan library School, 1952-1953. Engineering librarian Utah State University, 1953-1954, circulation librarian, 1954-1957, instructor library science, 1953-1957, extension librarian, 1955-1957. Director Utah State Library Commission, since 1957.
The President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at any given time is a prophet of God in the same way as Abraham, Moses, Isaiah, and the Apostles. Revelation is a continuing process through which God still instructs people.
Member American Library Association, Utah Library Association (president 1960-1961), Mountain Plains Library Association (president 1964-1965).
Married Emma Lou Barnes, June 10, 1949. ChildrenDan, Kathleen, Kirk, Susan, Eileen, Alan, Julie, Grant.