Background
Russell, Albert Richard was born on April 11, 1915 in Oxford, Mississippi, United States. Son of Albert Edgar and Clara Marie (Graves) Russell.
Russell, Albert Richard was born on April 11, 1915 in Oxford, Mississippi, United States. Son of Albert Edgar and Clara Marie (Graves) Russell.
Bachelor of Arts, University Mississippi, 1936; postgraduate law, University Mississippi, 1937.
With, Americana Corporation, New York City, 1937-1939; secretary-manager, Delta Council, Stoneville, Mississippi, 1939-1941; with, National Cotton Council American, Memphis, 1946-1983; administrative vice president, National Cotton Council American, Memphis, 1967-1968; executive vice president, National Cotton Council American, Memphis, 1969-1978; special advisory to management, National Cotton Council American, Memphis, 1978-1983; executive vice president, Cotton Council International, 1969-1978; board of managers, New York Cotton Exchange, 1982-1986.
Board directors Effective Citizens Organization, 1963-1965. Trustee Oscar Johnston Cotton Foundation, 1969-1978. Member advisory council School Business, University Mississippi, 1982-1986.
Served as flight navigator United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member Society Association Executives, American Society Association Executives, A.I.M. (president council 1966-1978), Phi Delta Theta.
Married Sada Frances Norris, December 29, 1961.