Background
Thompson, Frank Walden was born on September 6, 1932 in Whittier, California, United States. Arrived in Australia, 1958. Son of Frank Walden and Irene Anne (Pearson) Thompson.
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Frank Walden Thompson
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Bachelor, Michigan State University, 1954. Master of Arts, Michigan State University, 1958.
Career
Manager, U. Queensland Press, St. Lucia, Australia, 1961-1983;
Chief Executive Officer, Rigby Publications, Adelaide, Australia, 1983-1985;
managing editor, Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra, 1985-1986;
director public and marketing, Australian Government Public Superior vena cava syndrome, Canberra, since 1986. President Australian Book Publications Association, 1971-1972, Australian Association University Presses, 1968-1970, 82-83. Chairman publications board Australian Academy Science, Canberra, since 1990.
Chairman of the Board Diskrom Australia, Canberra, 1989-1991.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Australian/American Foundation, 1980-1982, Friends The National Library, Canberra, since 1989. Chairman Reading 1990, Canberra, 1989-1991. Member University Queensland Faculty Club (life, president 1967-1972).
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Married Mary Deane King, February 1952 (divorced May 1967). Children: Laurie, Duncan Bronwyn. Married Cyrelle Joan Birt, August 1967 (divorced August 1975).
1 child, Amy; married Merril Elizabeth Yule, December 30, 1975.
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Nationality
American
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1954
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1958