Background
Howard, John Tasker was born on November 30, 1890 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of John Tasker and Pamela Marvin (Hermance) Howard.
Howard, John Tasker was born on November 30, 1890 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of John Tasker and Pamela Marvin (Hermance) Howard.
Student at Williams College, 1909-1913, honorary Master of Arts, 1937. Studied music with Paul Tidden, Howard Brockway and Mortimer Wilson.
West. Cluthe), Joan (Mistress Louis F. Kutscher, Junior). Married second, Lydia Kunkel Eldredge, February 12, 1955 (division). Managing editor The Musician, New York City, 1918-1922.
Curator Americana Music Collection, New York Public Library, 1940-1956.
Advisory editor Encyclopedia Americana, since 1947. Lecturer in music, Columbia University, 1950-1954.
Trustee Glen Ridge (New Jersey) Public Library, 1941-1956. Life member National Association for American Composers and Conductors (vice president 1947-1950), Authors’ League America, American Society Composers, Authors, Publishers (director 1945-1959, secretary 1953-1958), Music library association, Song Writers Protective Association, Composers-Authors Guild, Society of American Historians, Zeta Psi.
Clubs: Williams, Dutch Treat (New York).
Married Ruth Hunter, June 7, 1916 (deceased 1954). Married second, Lydia Kunkel Eldredge, February 12, 1955 (divorced). Children: Amy (Mistress Robt.