David Earl Holt

Background

Holt, David Earl was born on May 17, 1928 in Magna, Utah, United States. Son of William Renold and Jenny (Kerr) Holt.

Education

Student, University Utah, 1947. Student, University Utah, 1954. Student, University Utah, 1959.

Bachelor, Brigham Young University, 1957. Master of Arts, Brigham Young University, 1958. M.Librarianship, Emory University, 1963.

Career

Library director, Hayner Public Library., Alton, Illinois, 1963-1965; director libraries, Waco-McLennan County, Waco, Texas, 1965-1967; library director, Austin Public library, Texas, since 1967. Trombonist Sonny Dunham Orchestra, Tony Pastor Orchestra, Glenn Gray Orchestra, Gene Krupa Orchestra, Texas Beneke Orchestra, 1947-1952. Trombonist, arranger Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, 1954-1955.

Member of staff Library United States of America Exhibit Federal Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1965. Teacher library administration Baylor University, Waco, 1966. Book editor Austin American Statesman, Austin Texas, 1967-1969.

Columnist Waco Herald-Tribune, 1967.

Views

God is literally the father of every human being. He has a body, and emotions like human beings. Therefore it is possible to have very close and personal relationship between God and each individual.

Membership

Member American Library Association, Texas library association, Urban Libraries Council.

Connections

Married Mary Elizabeth Black, April 30, 1955. Children— Helen Lorraine, Jane Elizabeth, David Renold (deceased), Steven Earl.

Father:

William Renold Holt

Mother:

Jenny (Kerr) Holt

Spouse:

Mary Elizabeth Black

child:

Steven Earl Holt

child:

David Renold Holt (deceased)

child:

Jane Elizabeth Holt

child:

Helen Lorraine Holt