Sink, Charles A. (Charles Albert), 1879-1972
Variant namesCharles A. Sink was an Ann Arbor businessman and civic leader. He was also a long-time president of the University Musical Society, which was responsible for many of the musical program series performed in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. These included the May Festival, performances of the Choral Union, and the yearly presentation of Handel's Messiah .
From the guide to the Charles A. Sink autographed photograph collection, 1894-1972, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)
Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, and State Senator. President of the University of Michigan Musical Society, 1927-1940.
From the description of Papers, 1918-1954. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34363844
From the description of Charles Sink papers, 1918-1954. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 66895321
President of the University Musical Society of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
From the description of Charles Albert Sink papers, 1907-1985. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34423072
Republican member of the Michigan state house and the state senate; president of the University Musical Society of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
From the description of Charles Albert Sink papers, 1907-1996. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778431
Charles A. Sink was born July 4, 1879, in Westernville, NY in Oneida County, and attended high school in Churchville, NY He received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1904. That same year, he began his long association with the University Musical Society, serving first as secretary (1904-07), executive manager (1907-27), and then president (1927-68). In addition, Sink was secretary and business manager of the University of Michigan School of Music (1904-27), then its president (1927-40).
Sink was also politically active. He served in both the state house and senate. He was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives (1919-20 and 1925-26) and the Michigan Senate (1921-22, 1927-28, 1929-1930). In the legislature, Sink was chairman of the committees on education in both the Senate and House. Here he sponsored legislation affecting the state educational system and institutions. Sink was also a candidate in the 1932 primary for the office of lieutenant governor. Prior to this he was a member of the Republican State Central Committee (1928-32).
Throughout his life, Sink was involved in a variety of community and philanthropic activities. He died December 17, 1972.
From the guide to the Charles A. Sink Papers, 1890s-1996, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)
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Birth 1879-07-04
Death 1972-12-17
