Background
Edson, Gary Francis was born on September 5, 1937 in Bethany, Missouri, United States. Son of Manly Wayne and Delores Rugina (Cox) Edson.
(Handbook for Museums provides basic information for peopl...)
Handbook for Museums provides basic information for people working in the museum world. Formed around a commitment to professionalism in museum practice, the sections provide basic information on management, security, conservation and education, and include technical notes and international reading lists. The book is intended as a manual for managing and training, and provides a field-tested guide to 'best practice.'
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(New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1979. Hardbound, a...)
New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1979. Hardbound, about 12.25 inches tall, 168 pages. Glossary, index. Features 175 black and white illustrations plus a section of plates in color.
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Edson, Gary Francis was born on September 5, 1937 in Bethany, Missouri, United States. Son of Manly Wayne and Delores Rugina (Cox) Edson.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Kansas Missouri The Art Institute of Chicago, 1960; Master of Fine Arts, Tulane University, 1962.
Potter, Edson Pottery, San Antonio, 1962-1964; recreation supervisor, Department Army, Republic of Korea, 1964-1966; volunteer, Peace Corps, Ecuador, 1966-1968; assistant professor art, Northwestern Louisiana U., Natchitoches, 1968-1970; professor art, Herron School Art, Indianapolis, 1970-1980; chairman division fine art, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1980-1984; department chairman art, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1984-1985; executive director music, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, since 1985. Consultant Ecuadorian Museum Association, 1992, Museo del Barro, Asuncion, Paraguay, 1994. Administrative coordinator National Council Art Adminstrs., 1988-1992.
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(New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1979. Hardbound, a...)
Member West Virginia Art Curriculum Steering Committee, 1981-1984, West Virginia Study Programfor Gifted, 1982-1984, Lubbock Cultural Affairs Council, 1986-1990. Chairman Lubbock Tourism Committee, 1989-1990. President Lubbock Lakesite Foundation, since 1990.
Member Association College and University Museum and Galleries (board directors since 1988), International Council Museum (United States board of directors since 1988), American Association Museum (board directors since 1986, secretary internation commission on music training 1986-1995, Chairman of Commission on music professional training 1990-1994, commission on museology since 1988).
Married Miriam Denise Zook, August 20, 1980. Children: Sean Christian, Suni Mahala.