Background
Summerford, Ben Long was born on February 3, 1924 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Ben Long and Ollie Jo (Gilchrist) Summerford.
Summerford, Ben Long was born on February 3, 1924 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Ben Long and Ollie Jo (Gilchrist) Summerford.
Student, Birmingham-Southern College, 1943. Bachelor, American University, 1948. Master of Arts, American University, 1954.
Student, Ecole des Beaux Arts., Paris., 1950.
Staff art department American University, 1950-1988, chairman department, 1957-1966, 70-86, professor, 1960-1988. Professor emeritus, since 1988. Artist in residence Dartmouth College, 1993.
Served to ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Married Christene Morris, January 30, 1951 (deceased). Children: Jeffrey (deceased), Rebecca, James.