Background
Black, Albert George was born in 1928 in Northville, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Ruth Black.
Black, Albert George was born in 1928 in Northville, Michigan, United States. Son of William and Ruth Black.
Bachelor of Arts Michigan, 1952. Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1956. Certified technical and professional writing, University Michigan, 1977.
Teacher, department head English high school, Birmingham, Michigan, 1952-1958. Fellow English University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1958-1960. Campaign director Breakey for Supreme Court Michigan, 1960.
Reporter Ypsilanti (Michigan) Press, 1960-1961. Associate editor Institute of Science/Technology, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1961-1962. Instructor English California State University, Long Beach, 1962-1963, assistant professor, 1963-1973, associate professor, 1973-1988, professor emeritus, since 1988.
Founder, director California Association Faculty Technology/Professional Writing, 1980-1988. Delegate Calif.Faculty Association, Los Angeles, 1975-1982.
Commissioner Boy Scouts American, Ann Arbor, 1960-1962. Honorary British friend Bodleian Library., Oxford University, England, since 1980. Member American Association of University Professors (president California Conference 1982-1983), Jane Austen Society (life, past president Southwestern United States since 1986), Society Technology Communications (senior ), Samuel Johnson Society (life).
Married Mary Jared, June 9, 1950. Children: Anne E., Alan R., Erich W.