About Gerald A. Brooks
Lived 1913 – 2001 (aged 88). Gerald A. Brooks was a business executive.
Gerald Brooks (January 6, 1913 – December 30, 2001) was a teacher and civil rights advocate in Springfield, Missouri, United States.
Career Brooks was born in Quincy, Illinois. At a young age, his mother died, leading him to move to Hannibal, Missouri where he would attend Douglas Highschool. He would later credit his band teacher, Martin A. Lewis, as having a strong influence on him. Following highschool, Brooks would attend Lincoln University in Jefferson City, graduating in 1935 and later attend University of Illinois where he earned his master's degree.
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Gerald A. Brooks was born on 6 January 1913.
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Gerald A. Brooks died on 30 December 2001.
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Gerald A. Brooks was a business executive.
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