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1994 - George Butler Receives Honorary Degree

May 15, 1994 - UNC Charlotte awards Butler an honorary degree.

  • West Charlotte graduate George Butler is given this degree after winning 18 Grammies. 
  • The senior vice president and executive producer for Columbia Records, Butler had already earned an M.A. from Yale and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. 
  • He is thought to be one of the most powerful forces in jazz music in this era.
Event Date: 
May 15, 1994
Event Type: 
90s Charlotte 1990-1999
Exhibit & Section: 
African American Album Volume 2 [1]
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George Butler receives honorary degree from UNC Charlotte
Node Order: 
1960
Tags: 
African American Album 2 - Events Timeline [2]
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Event Date Field: 
Monday, January 1, 2018
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