Leigh Gerdine | |
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| Born | June 22, 1917 Sheyenne, North Dakota |
| Died | March 1, 2002 (aged 84) |
| Education | |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, Musician |
| Known for | President of Webster University |
| Spouse |
Alice Strauch Meyer (m. 1961) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
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Leigh Gerdine (22 June 1917 - 1 March 2002) was an American musician, composer, educator, civic leader and patron of the arts who was called "the spiritual father of the arts in St. Louis."[1] A Rhodes Scholar, he served as President of Webster University and founded the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.[2]
- ^ "Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the National Medal of the Arts". Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents. 25 (46). Washington, D. C.: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration: 1770–1774. 1989. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- ^ Belz, Fran (8 March 2002). "Remembering Leigh Gerdine". Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc. Retrieved 2020-04-16.