Background
Carr, Barbara Whitney was born on August 27, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Edward Morton and Pleasant (Williams) Thiele.
Carr, Barbara Whitney was born on August 27, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Edward Morton and Pleasant (Williams) Thiele.
Bachelor in Writing, Denison University, 1964.
Researcher Book division Time, Incorporated, New York York City, 1964-1966. Freelance writer Chicago, 1966-1975. Executive director Lincoln Park Zoological Society, 1975-1994.
President, Chief Executive Officer Chicago Horticultural Society, Glencoe, Illinois, since 1995. Reviewer Institute Museum Services, Washington, 1982, panelist, 1984-1986.
Formerly member Junior League of Chicago, Hull House Association Auxiliary Board, Extension Board Chicago Maternity Center, Chicago Junior Board Travelers Aid Society, Executive Board Parent's Association of Francis Parker School, Church of Our Savior. Member women's board Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Hospital, Chicago, 1975-1986, Parents Council of Latin School of Chicago, Mary Meyer School, Northfield Community Nursery School. Fellow American Association Zoological Parks and Aquariums (professional, various committees, representative 1981).
Member Economics Club of Chicago (membership committee 1979-1982, chairman membership subcommittee 1982), American Association Fund Raising Executives, PublicityClub of Chicago, American Association Museum, American Association Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, The Executives' Club of Chicago, Tavern Club.
Married John Alden, June 27, 1964 (divorced). Children: Brooks Elizabeth, Edward Alden, Amanda Colvin Whitney. Married Robert F. Carr III, November 26, 1988.
