Johnson, J. Wendell (1909-1990)
Date Updated
10-12-2019
Department
Theatre Arts
Academic Rank
Professor
Year Retired from SJSU
1970
Educational Background
University of Minnesota, 1935
Stanford University
Teaching Experience
San Jose State University, 1937-1970
University of Minnesota, 1935-1937
Administrative and Professional Experience
Music, Theatre
Studied the theatre during two sabbaticals‑‑when he traveled around the world, studying theatre in foreign lands.
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Personal Commentary
He was a professional musician, and earned his degree through his singing and other musical activities. He won national recognition in the theatre and in radio (Atwater Kent).
Date Completed: 11/96
Adapted from: Biographies of Retired Faculty San Jose State University 1997: A Project of the Emeritus Faculty Association of San Jose State University. San Jose, CA: The University, 1997.