Edward French Sanderson

Background

Sanderson, Edward French was born on June 25, 1947 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Gatewood and Barbara (French) Sanderson.

Education

Bachelor, Wesleyan University, 1969. Master of Arts, Brown University, 1974.

Career

Executive director, Providence History District Commission, 1975-1980; deputy director, Rhode Island History Preservation Commission, Providence, 1980-1984; executive director, Rhode Island History Preservation Commission, Providence, since 1984. Secretary National Conference of SHPOs, Washington, 1989-1991, director, 1985-1991, 98-. Board directors Rhode Island History Society, Providence, 1987-1993.

Commissioner Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor, Washington, since 1988, chairman, 1990-1992, vice-chairman, 1992-1994. Chairman Rhode Island Transportation Enhancements Advisory Committee, since 1992. Board directors Rhode Island Scenic Rdwy.

Board, vice-chairman, 1995-1997, chairman, since 1997.

Achievements

• Edward French Sanderson has been listed as a noteworthy State official by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Carol Clo; children: David, Sarah, Katherine.

Father:

Edward Gatewood Sanderson

Mother:

Barbara (French) Sanderson

Spouse:

Carol Clo

child:

Sarah Sanderson

child:

David Sanderson

child:

Katherine Sanderson