Background
Thompson, Van Denman was born on December 10, 1890 in Andover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Burt Fenton and Callie Berry (Morey) Thompson.
Thompson, Van Denman was born on December 10, 1890 in Andover, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Burt Fenton and Callie Berry (Morey) Thompson.
Graduate, Colby Academy, New London, New Hampshire, 1908. Graduate, New England Conservatory Music, Boston, 1909. Postgraduate student, New England Conservatory Music, Boston, 1910.
Student, Harvard University, 1909. Bachelor of Music, Lincoln-Jefferson University, Chicago, 1919. Doctor of Music, DePauw University, 1935.
Head department music, Woodland College, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 1910-1911; professor organ and composition, university organist, DePauw University, from 1911; head School Music, DePauw University, from 1937. Has given many organ recitals in Center and Eastern States.
Fellow American Guild Organists. Member Phi Mu Alpha, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Eula Mai Bogle, April 14, 1911. Children: Gwendolen Thompson Crawley, Constance (deceased), Patience Thompson Berg, Van Denman, Cynthia Thompson Bartley, Winston, Lynnwood.