Background
Abbott, Alvin Arthur was born on September 14, 1928 in Sidney, Ohio, United States. Son of Roy Edward and Mildred Eileen (Filler) Abbott.
Abbott, Alvin Arthur was born on September 14, 1928 in Sidney, Ohio, United States. Son of Roy Edward and Mildred Eileen (Filler) Abbott.
Bachelor of Arts, Wittenberg U., 1949; Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1964.
With firm, Cole-Layer-Trumble, real estate appraisal, Dayton, Ohio., 1949-1951; vice president, William Exline Inc., Cleveland, 1951-1959; salesman, Burroughs Corporation, Columbus, 1959-1962; instructor, Center Michigan U., Mount Pleasant, 1965-1966; assistant professor, University of Wisconsin -Stevens Point, 1966-1969; with, Harper & Row Publications, New York City, 1969-1981; editor-in-chief, Harper & Row Publications, 1973-1977; associate public, Harper & Row Publications, 1977-1981; vice president research and analysis, Springer-Verlag, New York City, 1981-1984; senior vice president operations, Springer-Verlag, 1984-1986; senior vice president editorial, Springer-Verlag, since 1986.
Member New York Academy of Sciences, Alpha Tau Omega.
Married Cora May Williams, June 24, 1949. Children— Allan, Rima, Elinor, Laura.