Background
Slater, Van Edward was born on June 14, 1937 in Magnolia, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Cornelius and Ircena (Dred) Slater.
Slater, Van Edward was born on June 14, 1937 in Magnolia, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Cornelius and Ircena (Dred) Slater.
Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1961. Master of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1965.
Instructor art Santa Monica Community College, California, 1965—1966, Compton College, since 1966, art exhibits coordinator, 1973—1982. Instructor art Los Angeles Community College, 1969—1970. Art consultant Albany State University, Georgia, 1972, City Compton, 1974.
Board directors Mid Cities Schools Credit Union, Compton, since 1973. Member Compton Cultural Commission, 1975—1978, Los Angeles County Museum Art.
Member of University of California at Los Angeles Alumni Association.
Married Eula Mae Perkins, June 29, 1963. Children: Wesley, Marcus, Heather.