Background
Hutchinson, Ira J. was born on September 15, 1926 in Topeka. Son of Ira James and Alice Rosevelt (Jolly) Hutchison Fisher.
conservationist government official
Hutchinson, Ira J. was born on September 15, 1926 in Topeka. Son of Ira James and Alice Rosevelt (Jolly) Hutchison Fisher.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University, 1950. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1965. Doctor of Laws, Barber-Scotia College, 1979.
Recreation director Topeka State Hospital, 1950-1963. Director recreation-rehabilitation service Westside Rehabilitation Center, New York City, 1963-1965. Director recreation services St. Vincent Hospital, Harrison, New York, 1965-1967.
Executive secretary National Recreation and Park Association and National Therapeutic Recreation Society, Washington, 1967-1969. Director urbaan affairs National Recreation and Parks Association, 1969-1970, assistant to president, 1970-1972. Chief community programs, National Capital Region, National Park Service Department Interior, Washington, 1972-1973, superintendent National Capital Parks-East, 1973-1977, superintendent Gateway National Recreation Area Brooklyn, 1977, deputy director National Park Service Washington, 1977-1983, director Office Historically Black College and University Programs, since 1983.
Consultant in field, 1950-1952, 62-63, 65-67.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Academy Park and Recreation Administration, National Recreation and Park Association (trustee 1976-1977), Maryland Park and Recreation Society, District of Columbia Park and Recreation Society, National Therapeutic Recreation Society (president 1967-1968), Roundtable Associates (founder), Colesville Civic Association, Kappa Alpha Psi Clubs: Spring Brook High Boosters (Silver Spring, Maryland).
Married Barbara Jean Revely, July 2, 1950 (divorced 1963). Children: Rhonda, J. Scott. Married Patricia Arleen Miller, July 5, 1964.
Children: Kandl, Kerri, Angela.