Background
Dickson, Charles William was born on August 9, 1926 in Des Moines. Son of Charles William and Delta (Snow) Dickson.
Speech and theater arts educator
Dickson, Charles William was born on August 9, 1926 in Des Moines. Son of Charles William and Delta (Snow) Dickson.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drake University, 1949. Master of Arts, Western Reserve University, 1951. Chairman speech department Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, 1952-1956.
Producer, director KDPS television/FM, Des Moines, 1956-1960.
Chairman speech and theater arts department Grand View College, Des Moines, 1960-1985. Instructor American Institute Banking, Des Moines, 1960-1970, Savings & Loan League, Des Moines, 1960-1970.Author: (with others) Core Knowledge for Successful Speech, 1969.
Give a Good Speech, 1979. Precinct committeeman Republican party, Des Moines.
Board directors Civic Music, Des Moines.
President Drama Workshop, Des Moines. Treasurer Iowa Community Theatre Association, Des Moines.
Producer, director; president Drama Workshop, Des Moines.
Served to 1stlt. United States Army, 1944-1946, 51-52, Pacific Theater of Operations, European Theatre of Operations. Member Iowa Community Theatre Association.
Children: Emily Ann, Robert Charles, Thomas Frederick.