Background
Parkinson, Donald Berthold was born on August 10, 1895 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John and Meta (Breckenfeld) Parkinson.
Parkinson, Donald Berthold was born on August 10, 1895 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John and Meta (Breckenfeld) Parkinson.
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1920. Special student American Academy at Rome (Italy), 1921.
1 son, Donald Wells. Began as an architect, 1920. Now member John Parkinson & Donald B. Parkinson, architects, designed war plants for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Vega Aircraft Corporation and Lockheed Navy Service Center. Director Bowlus Sailplanes, Incorporated.
Secretary and director Paul Mantz Air Services Limited.
Served in air service, United States Army, 1917-1918. Member Los Angeles Earthquake Advisory Commission 1933. Member Los Angeles Municipal Art Commission 2 years.
Received 5 honor awards of America Institute of Architects, 2 certificates of merit.
Member Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Kennebunk (Maine) Beach Chowder and Marching.
Married Frances Grace Wells, September 12, 1921.