Background
Evans, Samuel London was born on November 11, 1902 in Leon County, Florida, United States. Son of Reuben L. and Penny University (Underwood) Evans.
Evans, Samuel London was born on November 11, 1902 in Leon County, Florida, United States. Son of Reuben L. and Penny University (Underwood) Evans.
Student, member World Study Tour, Columbia University, 1948; student, member Fronteirs of Knowledge, New York University, 1951-1953; Doctor of Music (honorary), Combs College Music, 1968.
President, national chairman, Chief Executive Officer AFNA Plan: New Access Routes to Professional Careers, Philadelphia, 1968—2008. Founder, president, chairman American Foundation for Negro Affairs, 1968—2008. Impresario, producer International Symphony Orchestras, Chamber Orchestras, Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra 36 1st desk Players Philadelphia Orchestra, Philadelphia Coffee Concerts.
Producer Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra Society, 1961-1971. Designer, founder African American Hall of Fame Sculpture Garden. Founder National Education and Research Fund.
Secretary Pennsylvania Athletic Commission, 1941-1945. Coordinator United States Division Physical Fitness, 1941-1945. Chairman Philadelphia Anti-Poverty Action Commission, 1965-1971.
Member Mayor's Committee on Municipal Services, 1969-1970. Board directors American Trauma Society, Philadelphia General Hospital. Board directors, production general manager Philadelphia Coffee Concerts Committee.
Member National Trust Historic Preservation, American Public Health Association. Member International Association Impresarios and Concert and Festival Managers, National Council Public Auditors (founder), Newcomen Society United States of America.
Married Edna H. Hoye, November 20, 1928 (deceased 1988). 1 daughter, Retha Evans Kelly.