Background
Allison, Irl was born on April 8, 1896 in Warren, Texas, United States. Son of John Van and Mary Cleona (Richardson) Allison.
Allison, Irl was born on April 8, 1896 in Warren, Texas, United States. Son of John Van and Mary Cleona (Richardson) Allison.
AB, Baylor University, 1915. AM, Baylor University, 1922. Doctor of Music, Southwestern Conservatory, Dallas, 1947.
Doctor of Laws, Hardin-Simmons University, 1954. Student, Chicago Museum College, 1919. Student, Columbia University, 1942.
Student, University Texas, 1943. Doctor of Music (honorary), Houston Conservatory, 1954.
Dean music Rusk College, 1918-1919. Instructor piano Baylor College for Women, 1921-1923. Dean fine arts Montezuma College, 1923-1927.
Dean music Hardin-Simmons University, 1927-1934. President National Guild Piano Teachers, American College Musicians, from 1934.
Founder Golden Rule peace movement, originator World Peace Programs (radio), 1948. Member Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Council, National Music Council M C.
Married Jessie Johnson, July 3, 1918. Children: Mary J., John, Irl, Lucile Ockey.