Sallie
Keeler
Chesham
Born:
06/28/1917
Detroit
Died: 06/05/1990
Parents: Robert Henry and Margaret
Spouse: Col. A. Howard Chesham, a Salvation Army officer
Children: David Howard and Julie (Mrs. Alan Kennedy)
Died: 06/05/1990
Parents: Robert Henry and Margaret
Spouse: Col. A. Howard Chesham, a Salvation Army officer
Children: David Howard and Julie (Mrs. Alan Kennedy)
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preaching Ladies | Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1983 | |
| Wind Chimes | Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1983 | |
| Peace Like A River | Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1981 | |
|
One Hand Upon Another - Booklet |
Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1976 | |
| Trouble Doesn't Happen Next Tuesday | Poetry | Adult | Waco, Tex., Word Books | 1972 | |
|
Today is Yours - Editor |
Poetry | Adult | Waco, Tex., Word Books | 1972 | |
| Walking with the Wind | Poetry | Adult | Waco, Tex., Word Books | 1969-1971 | |
| Born to battle; the Salvation Army in America | Non Fiction | Adult | Chicago, Rand McNally | 1965 | |
|
Combat Songs - Booklet |
Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1965 | |
|
Plus and Minus - Booklet |
Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1963 | |
|
Creators All - Booklet |
Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1960 | |
|
It Isn't So - Booklet |
Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1960 | |
|
The Contender - Booklet |
Poetry | Adult | Salvation Army | 1958 | |
|
Marching On - Writer and producer of the 75th anniversary pageant and the centennial pageant |
Poetry | Salvation Army | |||
| - Writer of more than 400 feature stories, short stories, serials, and poems | Poetry |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
2nd ed. says, "I believe creativity is God. 'Ask and ye shall receive; seek and ye shall find; knock and it SHALL be opened unto you!'"
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Poet
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Chicago Publishers Award for "Trouble Doesn't Happen Next Tuesday" | 1973 |
| Chicago Poetry Award for "Walking with the Wind" | 1970 |
| Honorary member of Women's Press Club (London, England) |
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. | 1980 |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Society of Midland Authors |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studied Journalism | Northwestern University | Evanston, IL |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of special services section (creative writing and public speaking) | Salvation Army | 1971 | |
| Ordained Minister with rank of colonel | Salvation Army | ||
| Certified social worker | Salvation Army | Central Territory HeadquartersChicago, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | |
| Member of editorial department, head of historical research section and director | Salvation Army "Old Hat" Inner City coffee house program | Eastern Territory Headquarter |
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