Background
Kraglund, John was born on April 27, 1922 in Hjorring, Denmark. Son of Johannes Christian and Agnes (Andersen) Kraglund. emigrated to Canada, 1929, naturalized, 1949.
Kraglund, John was born on April 27, 1922 in Hjorring, Denmark. Son of Johannes Christian and Agnes (Andersen) Kraglund. emigrated to Canada, 1929, naturalized, 1949.
Student, Picton (Ontario, Canada) Collegiate and Vocational Institute, 1940; Bachelor of Arts General Arts, U. Toronto, 1948; postgraduate, U. Toronto, 1948-1950.
With, The Globe & Mail newspaper, Toronto, Ontario, since 1948; reporter, The Globe & Mail newspaper, 1952; music critic, The Globe & Mail newspaper, 1952; music editor, The Globe & Mail newspaper, 1987; retired, The Globe & Mail newspaper, 1987. Cons. Ontario Arts Council, 1963-1976.
Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-1944. Member Music Critics Association.