Background
Boterf, Chester Arthur was born on April 27, 1934 in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. Son of Chester Arthur and Vivien Aleta (Sorensen) Boterf.
Boterf, Chester Arthur was born on April 27, 1934 in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. Son of Chester Arthur and Vivien Aleta (Sorensen) Boterf.
Bachelor, University Kansas, 1959. Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University, 1965.
Lecturer art, Hunter College, New York City, 1965-1971; instructor, Brooklyn Museum Art, summer 1973; visiting associate professor, Rice U., Houston, 1973-1975; associate professor, Rice U., Houston, since 1976; department chairman art, art history, Rice U., Houston, 1979-1983; studio head, Rice U., Houston, since 1984. Lecturer art U. Maryland., Colleg Park, spring 1976.
With Army of the United States, 1954-1956, 59-63, lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve retired. Member College Art Association, Reserve Officers Association, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Shirley Jane Baker, September 1, 1957. Children: Alexandra V., Check Baker.