Background
Crawford, Joan Bielau was born on September 14, 1923 in Pitts. Daughter of Otto Theodore and Ruth Sexauer Bielau.
Crawford, Joan Bielau was born on September 14, 1923 in Pitts. Daughter of Otto Theodore and Ruth Sexauer Bielau.
Bachelor in Retail Training, University Pittsburgh, 1944. Master of Arts in English, Frostburg State University, 1980.
Head English department Keystone Oaks Junior High School, Pittsburgh, 1960—1964, Keystone Oaks High School, Pittsburgh, 1965—1970. Assistant professor English Garrett Community College, McHenry, Maryland, 1971—1974, chairman humanities division, 1975—1985, director enrollment development, professor English, 1986—2001, professor emeritus English, since 2001. Publicity chairman Garrett County Arts Council, Oakland, Maryland, 1975—1985, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival, Oakland, Maryland, 1986—1999.
President Writers Guild, McHenry, 1988—1998. Lieutenant junior grade United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Troop leader, adult leader trainer Girl Scout American, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1955—1970. Publicity chair Habitat for Humanity, Garrett County, 1980—1984. Board directors Appalachian Crossroads, 1978—1984.
Member of League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, National Council Marketing and Public Relations, Civic Club Oakland, Southern Republican Women's Club.
Married William Elmer Crawford, Junior, November 17, 1945 (deceased ). Children: Susan J., Mikal.