George Frank Farr

Background

Farr,, George Frank was born on August 26, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of George F. and Evelyn Florence (Eigelberner) Farr.

Education

Bachelor, Yale University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in English, Yale University, 1970.

Career

Assistant professor English University California, Berkeley, 1963-1966, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1968-1976. Assistant director research programs National Endowment of the Humanities, Washington, 1976-1982, deputy director public programs, 1982-1985, deputy director challenge grants, 1985-1987, director preservation and access programs, 1987—2004, acting deputy chairman, 1999-2000. Member task force National Institute Conservation, National Park Service.

Membership

Vestry member St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Berkeley, 1965-1968, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Washington, 1980-1983. Board directors English Speaking Union. Washington. Member Senior Executive Service of the United States, Board English-Speaking Union.

Interests

• History of art, opera, swimming.

Connections

Married Judith Banzer, June 30, 1962. 1 child, Alec Winfield.

Father:

George F. Farr,

Mother:

Evelyn Florence (Eigelberner) Farr,

Spouse:

Judith Banzer

child:

Alec Winfield Farr,