Background
Branch, William Blackwell was born on September 11, 1927 in New Haven. Son of James Matthew and Iola (Douglas) Branch.
Branch, William Blackwell was born on September 11, 1927 in New Haven. Son of James Matthew and Iola (Douglas) Branch.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1949; Master of Fine Arts, Columbia University, 1958; ABC fellow, Yale University, 1965-1966.
Professor Cornell University, 1985-1994. Visiting scholar, lecturer numerous universities. Visiting professor University Maryland, Baltimore County, 1979-1982.
University California Regents lecturer, spring, 1985. Visiting Luce fellow Williams College, fall, 1983. Visiting distinguished professor William Paterson College New Jersey, Wayne, 1994-1996.
Board of directors American Society African Culture, 1963-1970. Treasurer National Conference African American Theatre, 1987-1991. Board directors National Citizens Committee for Broadcasting, 1969-1971.
Member of national advisory board Center for Book, Library of Congress, 1979-1983, W.E.B. DuBois Foundation, since 1987. Served with Army of the United States, 1951-1953.
Married Marie Louise Foster, August 19, 1956 (divorced). 1 daughter, Rochelle Ellen.