Background
Booker, Dorothy Oelrich was born on September 1, 1913 in Hull, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Charles David and Grace (Van Wyke) Oelrich.
Booker, Dorothy Oelrich was born on September 1, 1913 in Hull, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Charles David and Grace (Van Wyke) Oelrich.
Bachelor of Science in music, Iowa State Teachers College, 1936; Master in music, Northwestern School of Music, 1940.
Teacher, One Rm. Rural School, Sioux County, Iowa., 1930-1932; teacher, Geneseo Consolidated School, Buckingham, Iowa., 1936-1939; teacher, Redlands H.S., Redlands, California, 1940-1942; teacher, Reedley H.S. and Junior College, Reedley, California, 1942-1947. Piano teacher, Sacramento, California, 1949-1989, choir director Centennial U. Methodist Sacramento, 1952-1962, organist, 1978-1980.
Member Parent Teacher Association Hollywood Park School, 1954-1965, founder Silver Friendship Club, since 1964, volunteer, director Clothes Closet for Needy, 1973-1993. Member Sigma Alpha Iota.
Married James Oakley Booker, December 29, 1946. Children: Paul, David, Philip, John.