Background
Sherman, John Kurtz was born on April 19, 1898 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Valentine Christophe and Leora Melissa (Chase) Sherman.
Sherman, John Kurtz was born on April 19, 1898 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of Valentine Christophe and Leora Melissa (Chase) Sherman.
Student, University of Minnesota, 1917-1918.
Joined staff of Minneapolis (Minnesota) Daily Star, 1925 (later Minneapolis Star-Journal, then Minneapolis Star and Tribune), music critic, 1926-1969, art, drama and book critic, 1928-1969, arts editor and columnist, 1935-1969. Lecturer on arts; has conducted various radio programs over Minneapolis stations. Granted regional writing scholarship by Rockefeller Foundation, 1946, for the writing of Music and Maestros: The Story of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, 1952.
Member Phi Mu Alpha, Sinfonia.
Married Jane Chase, September 16, 1929. Children: Janet, John Kurtz, Willis.