Kenneth
C.
Parker
Born:
08/31/1914
Lansing
,
MI
Died: 10/26/2013
Parents: Wilfred E. Parker, Alice O. Parker
Children: Marilyn, Nancy, Robert
Address(es):
Last known address:
Traverse City , MI
Died: 10/26/2013
Parents: Wilfred E. Parker, Alice O. Parker
Children: Marilyn, Nancy, Robert
Address(es):
Last known address:
Traverse City , MI
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Civilian at War, 2nd edition - World War II combat experiences, with added material |
Biography , History | Adult | Horizon Books, Traverse City | 2002 | |
|
Be independent! : Start Your Own Newspaper - Account of 12 years as publisher and editor of The Antrim County News, a self-founded weekly, 1947 |
Non Fiction | Adult | Traverse City, MI : Orchard Heights Publishers | 1999 | |
|
Civilian at War - Republication of Portion, Michigan Today, October, 1986. |
History | Adult | 1986 | ||
|
Civilian at War - Front-line combat experiences in St. Lo, through France, Belgium, Holland and into Germany. |
Biography , History | Adult | Self-published: Traverse City, MI : Myers Printing Service | 1984 | |
| West of St. Lo | Non Fiction , Short Stories | Adult | Yankee Magazine | 1979 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
"Illuminate the significant parts of my life as a surviving infantryman in World War II and as a surviving publisher, 1947-1959. Also would like to try a book about Traverse City people and history."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Other - Journalist
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
|
Civilian at War is required reading in American history class at Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City - Current |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Authors, 3rd ed. | 1993 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism School; University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1936 | |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1935 |
| Rochester High School | Rochester , MI | 1931 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retired, Freelance writer, 1980- | 1980 | ||
| PR Director | Traverse City High School | Traverse City , MI | 1971 -1978 |
| Chief Editorialist, City Editor | Record-Eagle | Traverse City , MI | 1959 -1971 |
| Editor, Publisher, Founder | Antrim County News | Bellaire , MI | 1947 -1959 |
| Apprentice printer | East Tawas News | East Tawas , MI | 1945 -1947 |
| U. S. Army | 1943 -1945 | ||
| Chief correspondent | Michigan Consolidated Gas Company | Detroit , MI | 1937 -1943 |
Other Resources:
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