Background
Houck, Calvin Bryan was born on April 13, 1896 in Todd, North Carolina, United States. Son of Sylvester Lee and Roxie Ann (Walker) Houck.
Houck, Calvin Bryan was born on April 13, 1896 in Todd, North Carolina, United States. Son of Sylvester Lee and Roxie Ann (Walker) Houck.
AB, Duke University, 1922.
Professor grad study, Columbia University, New York City, 1924-1925; Professor of English, High Point (North Carolina) College, 1925-1926; newspaper feature writer, trade paper editor, 1927-1928; established, Houck & Company, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia, 1928; served as chairman, treasurer & director, Houck & Company, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia.
Trustee Duke University, from 1951. Sergeant United States Army, World War I. Member Duke Alumni Association (president 1950-1951), Shenandoah Valley Club, Commonwealth Club, Rotary, Advertising Club.
Married Margaret Moore McGuire, August 22, 1922. Children: William Bryan, Margaret Ann Griffin.