Background
Boyce, William George was born on July 25, 1921 in Fairmont, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Irving and Nellie Hazel (Goetz) Boyce.
educator Museum director emeritus
Boyce, William George was born on July 25, 1921 in Fairmont, Minnesota, United States. Son of William Irving and Nellie Hazel (Goetz) Boyce.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1949; Master of Education, University of Minnesota, 1952; postgraduate, Mills College, Oakland, California, 1954-1955.
Clerk, 1st National Bank, Fairmont, 1939-1941; high school and junior college teacher, Worthington, Minnesota, 1949-1957; member of faculty, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1957-1985; professor art, director, Tweed Museum Art, 1969-1985.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945. Member National Education Association (life), American Association Museum, Midwest Museum Conference (vice president Minnesota Chapter.1967-1970), Minnesota Art Education Association (president 1963-1965).
Married Joan Palmer, July 29, 1949. Children: Todd William, Robyn Jo, Timothy Palmer.