Robert Archer Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1913 – March 31, 2003) was an American business and civic leader from Richmond, Virginia. He was a name partner of the advertising agency Cargill, Wilson & Acree and served as its president and as chair of its executive committee.[1] He was a member of the Richmond Charter Commission, which drafted the city's City Manager Charter in 1948. He was elected to City Council and later vice-mayor. He was president of the Richmond Jaycees and served on the boards of visitors of the Richmond Professional Institute and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), including periods as rector of both.[2][3] In 1983, at its spring commencement, VCU presented him with its Edward A. Wayne Medal, recognizing outstanding contributions or exemplary service to the university.[4][5]
Robert A. Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Archer Wilson Jr. June 9, 1913 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 2003 (aged 89) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Education | University of Virginia (BS) University of Arizona (MEd, PhD) |
| Spouse |
Floy Leigh Lawton
(m. 1941; died 1998) |
| Children | 2 |
References edit
- ^ "D.D.B. Moves Into Southeast by Acquiring Agency". The New York Times. May 25, 1971. p. 63. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Buckman, Jenifer V. (April 4, 2003). "Member of city's first council dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. B7. Retrieved April 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ad Executive Is VCU Rector, As Wilson Succeeds Hunton". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 2, 1970. p. B4. Retrieved April 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Learn from history, keep values flexible, VCU grads advised". The Roanoke Times. Associated Press. May 15, 1983. p. B6. Retrieved April 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Robertson, Gary (May 15, 1983). "3,000 at VCU told to continue learning search". Richmond Times-Dispatch. pp. C1, C4. Retrieved April 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
