Background
Atkinson, J. Robert was born in November 1887 in Galt, Missouri, United States. Son of Silas Jerome and Mary Ellen (Hume) Atkinson.
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Atkinson, J. Robert was born in November 1887 in Galt, Missouri, United States. Son of Silas Jerome and Mary Ellen (Hume) Atkinson.
Student in public schools.
Founder, Braille Institute American, Inc., Los Angeles, 1919, vice president, managing director since 1929.
Member American Foundation Blind, Inc. (charter trustee 1921-1924), American Association Workers Blind (director 1937-1939, 2d vice president 1939-1941, 1st vice president 1941-1943, chairman Shotwell Memorial Awards committee. Member legislative committee, 1951-1953).
Honorary life; Clubs: Breakfast, Wilshire Rotary, Rangers (Los Angeles). Raised funds for publication 1st complete Bible in review Braille, 1920-1924.
Married Alberta E. Blada, February 20, 1920.