Background
Swinney, Donald Henry was born on February 1, 1919 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Henry Arley and Frankie Fulson (Swigert) Swinney.
Swinney, Donald Henry was born on February 1, 1919 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Henry Arley and Frankie Fulson (Swigert) Swinney.
Bachelor, University Idaho, 1942. Master of Arts, University Idaho, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1962.
Technical director Indianapolis Civic Theatre, 1947-1948. Professor University Denver, 1948-1949, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, 1950-1992. Designer, technical director Summer Theatres, Idaho, 1941-1942, Michigan, 1947, Maine, 1949.
Consultant numerous theatres, since 1955. Production director Caramoor Music Festival, Katonah, New York, 1958-1991.
Sergeant United States Army, 1942-1945. Fellow United States Institute Theatre Technology (board directors 1965-1980, Founder's award 1977).
Married Mary Marjorie Smead. Children: David Allen, Barbara Lynn, Suzannah Laurie.