Background
Barker, Walter William was born on August 8, 1921 in Coblenz, Germany. Son of Walter William and Selma Rosalie (Zinke) Barker.
Barker, Walter William was born on August 8, 1921 in Coblenz, Germany. Son of Walter William and Selma Rosalie (Zinke) Barker.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Washington University, 1948; Master of Fine Arts, Indiana U., 1950.
Member faculty, School Art, Washington University, St. Louis, 1950-1963; Member faculty, Brooklyn Museum School, 1963-1966; member of faculty department art, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, since 1966; professor, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, 1984-1992; professor emeritus, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, since 1992; lecturer on art, U. North Carolina, Greensboro, since 1992. Chairman Venice Committee, North Carolina, 1969-1975.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945.
Children: Emily Croy, Michael Brendan.