Beck, Earl Clifton, 1891-1977

Beck (1891-1977) was born in Hickman (Neb.), the son of Cornelius Porter and Louisa (Theade) Beck. He attended several colleges, earning a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Nebraska, a second master's degree from Harvard, and a Ph. D. from the George Peabody College. He worked as a teacher and educator, and in the English Dept. at Central Michigan University (CMU), 1928-1958. He was a member of a musical group that sang lumberjack songs. Copies of his books about lumber camps and Michigan folk songs are in the CMU libraries and information centers. (Information from Michigan authors, 1980.).

From the description of Papers, 19uu. (Clarke Historical Library). WorldCat record id: 43930590