William Arthur Tieck

Background

Tieck, William Arthur was born on June 5, 1908 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Hugo and Edna Earle (Pique) Tieck.

Education

Bachelor, University Redlands, 1930. Bachelor of Divinity, Drew University, 1942. MST, Union Theological Seminary, 1947.

Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1953. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Manhattan College, 1973.

Career

Pastor, Cucamonga (California) Methodist Church, 1937-1939; pastor, Red Hook (New York) Methodist Church, 1942-1943; pastor, Wesley Methodist Church, New York City, 1943-1946; pastor, St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, New York City, 1946-1978; pastor, Edgehill Church at Spuyten Duyvil, New York City, 1978-1995. Official history Borough of The Bronx, New York City, 1980-1996.

Achievements

• William Arthur Tieck has been listed as a noteworthy Minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil, New York City: A Historical Epitome of the Northwest Bronx

    (Historical overview of three communities in the Northwest...)

  • School and School Days in Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil: New York City

    (The history of Public Education in the Northwest Bronx. S...)

  • Schools and school days in Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Spuyten Duyvil: New York City;: The history of public education in the Northwest Bronx

Membership

Founder, 1st president Kingsbridge History Society, New York City. Leadership roles in community organizations. Member Kiwanis (33 year Legion of Honor).

Interests

• Avocations: historical research, small press publishing, philanthropy.

Connections

Father:

Hugo Tieck

Mother:

Edna Earle (Pique) Tieck