Background
Alston, Archer Sills was born on July 25, 1918 in Starkville, Mississippi, United States. Son of Harry Sills and Effye Eugenia (Archer) Alston.
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Archer Sills Alston, American developer, activist. Decorated Air Force Commendation medal, Joint Service Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster; recipient award Greensboro Historic District Association. Planner Planning & Zoning Commission, Starkville, Mississippi, 1985. Member National Trust for Historic Preservation, American Planning Association, American Management Association.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State University, 1940. Bachelor, Master of Business Administration, American University, 1975. Postgraduate, New York University, 1950.
Postgraduate, Atelier 17, Paris, 1976.
Career
Dispatcher, Delta Airlines, Jackson, Mississippi, 1940-1942;
commissioned, United States Air Force, 1942-1970;
advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Air Force, retired 1970;
developer-activist, Arlington, Virginia, since 1970. Analyst American Power Jet Company, Washington, 1975-1976. Participant minor seminars and international studies.
Worldwide traveling.
Achievements
Membership
Planner Planning & Zoning Commission, Starkville, Mississippi, 1985. Member National Trust for Historic Preservation, American Planning Association, American Management Association.
Interests
Connections
Married Lucy M. Matthews, August 8, 1942. Children: Harry Archer, Joseph Barlow, Cindy.
Education
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1940
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1975
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1950
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1976
Career
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1940 - 1942
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1942 - 1970
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1970
Awards
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Decorated Air Force Commendation medal, Joint Service Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster. Recipient award Greensboro Historic District Association.Decorated Air Force Commendation medal, Joint Service Commendation medal with oak leaf cluster. Recipient award Greensboro Historic District Association.