Background
Burton, Erlie P. was born on March 1, 1926 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States. Son of George Washburne and Ollie Maya (Brandon) Patterson.
Burton, Erlie P. was born on March 1, 1926 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States. Son of George Washburne and Ollie Maya (Brandon) Patterson.
Associate of Arts with honors, Loop College, 1964; Bachelor of Science with honors, Chicago State University, 1966; Master of Education, Loyola University, 1968.
Distribution clerk, United States Post Office, Chicago, 1959-1965; mathematics teacher, Chicago Board Education, 1966-1968; adjustment teacher, Chicago Board Education, 1968-1969; assistant professor behavioral science, Malcolm X College, Chicago, 1969-1975; chairperson, Malcolm X College, Chicago, 1975-1977; acting dean arts science, Malcolm X College, Chicago, 1977-1978; chairperson behavioral science, Malcolm X College, Chicago, since 1978. Consultant MEBS, Inc. Chicago, since 1977; vice president Soon & Burton International Traders, 1979-1983.
Member Jackson Park Highlands Association, 1967, Women's Democratic Network, Chicago since 1983, Women to Save South Shore, 1987, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists, 1989, National Trust for History Preservation, 1989, National Geographic Society, 1989, Illinois Public Action Campaign for Toxic Safety, 1989. Member American Federal Teachers, Illinois Federal Teachers, American Association Retired Persons, Cook County College Teachers Union, National Council Negro Women, Anthropology Club, Magnificant 7 Club.
Married William Herman Burton, July 24, 1949. Children: William, Marcus, Craig, Robin.