Collins Crusor George

Background

George, Collins Crusor was born on June 30, 1909 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John S. and Margaret (Crusor) George.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Howard University, 1929. Master of Arts in Anthropology, Harvard, 1932. Master of Arts in French, University of Southern California, 1939.

Career

Teacher English, A. and T. College, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1932-1933. Teacher French and German, Langston (Oklahoma) University, 1933-1935, Lemoyne College, Memphis, 1935-1942. With Pittsburgh Courier, 1944-1953, managing editor Detroit edit, 1946-1953.

With Detroit Free Press, 1953-1980, music critic, 1960-1980.

Conductor classical music program Station WQRS-FM. Music columnist Birmingham (Michigan) Eccentric, 1968-1980.

Achievements

• Collins Crusor George has been listed as a noteworthy music critic. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Newspaper Guild, Music Critics Association, Detroit History Society, Sigma Delta Chi, Omega Psi Phi. Club: Detroit Press.

Connections

Father:

John South. George

Mother:

Margaret (Crusor) George