Warren Quincy Marr, II, American editors Recipient various awards; named honorary citizen of New Orleans, 1979; awarded key to City of Cincinnati, 1983. member Art Commission of New York City, 1981-1989.
Background
II, Warren Quincy Marr, was born on July 31, 1916 in Pittsburgh. Son of Warren Quincy and Cecelia Antoinette (McGee) M. Student Wilberforce University, 1934-1937, New York School Interior Decoration, 1948-1949, New School for Social Research, 1962-1963.
Education
Student Wilberforce University, 1934-1937, New York School Interior Decoration, 1948-1949, New School for Social Research, 1962-1963.
Career
Public relations assistant National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, New York City, 1968-1974, editor The Crisis magazine, 1974-1981. Chairman board directors Waltann School Creative Arts, 1963-1970. Board directors Brooklyn Arts and Culture Association, Community Council of Medgar Evers College, International Art of Jazz, Access.
Editor: (with Maybelle Ward) Minorities and the American Dream: A Bicentennial Perspective, 1976.
Contributor articles to various journals.
Achievements
Warren Quincy Marr. II has been listed as a noteworthy editor by Marquis Who's Who.
Membership
Member Art Commission of New York City, 1981-1989.
Connections
Married Carmel Dolores Carrington, April 11, 1948. Children: Charles Carrington, Warren Quincy III. Linotype operator Saint
Father:
Warren Quincy University
Mother:
Cecelia Antoinette (McGee) M. Student Wilberforce University