Background
Crawford,, John Mcallister was born on August 6, 1913 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of John M. and Elizabeth (McAllister) Crawford.
Crawford,, John Mcallister was born on August 6, 1913 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of John M. and Elizabeth (McAllister) Crawford.
AB, Brown University, 1937. Little D. (honorary), Brown University, 1964. Postgrad, Harvard University School Education, 1939.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Syracuse University, 1967.
Teacher European history Mercersburg Academy, Pennsylvania, 1939-1941. Vice president Howell, Soskin Publications, Incorporated, New York York City, 1941-1946. Co-public New Colophon, 1947-1950.
Treasurer executive committee Asia House Gallery, New York City, 1965-1971. Chairman art committee China Institute in American, New York City, 1967-1977, now trustee emeritus. Member library committee Brown University, 1958-1973.
Visiting committee Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, 1961-1967. Advisory council Columbia Libraries, since 1967. Fellow, visiting committee Far Eastern Art Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, benefactor, 1976.
Trustee Syracuse University Library. Trustee, member acquisitions committee Metropolitan Museum Art, since 1982. Member Grolier Club (honorary member.
Council 1958-1976, chairman arrangements committee 1959-1963, chairman small exhibits 1965-1970), Phi Beta Kappa (honorary) Clubs: Century Association (New York City).