Background
Stars, William Kenneth was born on March 12, 1921 in DePauw, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Emmett and Edna Mary (Crider) Stars.
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William Kenneth Stars
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Education
Bachelor, Duke University, 1948. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, 1951. Postgraduate in art education, New York University, 1967.
Career
Teacher art Durham (North Carolina) High School, 1950-1966. Instructor studio art Duke University, Durham, 1953-1967, assistant professor art, 1967-1975, associate professor, 1975-1985. Conservator Museum Art, 1967-1985, director, 1973-1985.
Consultant singer Company, Craftool Inc. Member Burroughs Wellcome art Advisory Board, 1978-1985. Juror Richard Joshua Reynolds North Carolina Artist Competition, 1977.
Achievements
Membership
Member Durham Bicentennial Steering Committee, 1974. Board directors Allied Arts Inc., Durham, 1960-1962, With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member College Art Association, International Institute for Conservation, Southeastern College Art conference, National Art Education Association, North Carolina Art Education Association, American Institute for Conservation, International Committee on Museums, Durham Art Guild (president 1954-1955), Kappa Delta Pi.
Connections
Married Martha Vickers, October 2, 1945.
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October 28, 1985 (aged 64) -
Resting place
Buried Durham, North Carolina
Education
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1948
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1951
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1967
Career
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1950 - 1966
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1953 - 1967