Melvin Dean Theobald

Background

Theobald, Melvin Dean was born on August 2, 1946 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Lewis E. and Anna V. Theobald.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1968; Master of Fine Arts, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1971.

Career

Assistant conservator, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1969-1972; associate professor, St. Xavier College, Chicago, 1972-1983; president, Absolute Graphics Inc., Chicago, since 1982. Part time faculty member Mundelein College, Chicago, 1972-1974, Harrington Institute Interior Design, Chicago, 1972-1976. Program coordinator Chicago Consortium Colleges & University, Chicago, 1978-1980.

Conservator University of Chicago David & Alfred Smart Gallery, Chicago, 1974-1987.

Achievements

• Melvin Dean Theobald has been listed as a noteworthy Graphic arts executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary N.W. Morgan Park Civic Association, Chicago, 1983-1984. Member Chicago Association Commerce and Industry, Printing Industry Illinois, Typographers International Association.

Interests

• Avocations: painting, antique collecting, swimming.

Connections

Married Denise A. Kruse, July 29, 1978. Children: Devon M., Philip A.

Father:

Lewis E. Theobald

Mother:

Anna V. Theobald

Spouse:

Denise A. Kruse

child:

Philip A. Theobald

child:

Devon M. Theobald