Background
Fox, Vernon Brittain was born on April 25, 1916 in Boyne Falls, Michigan, United States. Son of John Lorenzo and Ethel (Hamilton) Fox.
Fox, Vernon Brittain was born on April 25, 1916 in Boyne Falls, Michigan, United States. Son of John Lorenzo and Ethel (Hamilton) Fox.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Michigan State University, 1940. Certified in social work, Michigan State University, 1941. Master of Arts in Sociology, Michigan State University, 1943.
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, Michigan State University, 1949.
Caseworker, athletic director Starr Commonwealth for Boys, Albion, Michigan, 1941-1942. Psychologist Department Corrections, State Prison Southern Michigan, Jackson, 1942-1946, deputy warden, 1949-1952. Psychologist Cassidy Lake Technology School, Michigan Department Corrections, 1946-1949.
Professor criminology Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1952-1986, professor emeritus, from 1986, chairman department criminology, 1952-1971.
Member Tallahassee Committee of 99. Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1946. Member American Correctional Association, American Sociological Society, Florida Psychological Association, Omicron Delta Kappa, Delta Tau Kappa (chancellor Southeastern United States) Clubs: Capital City-Country, Exchange (Tallahassee).
Married Laura Grace Ellerby, March 22, 1941. Children: Karen, Vernon, Loraine.