Janet Rosemary Wilkins

Background

Wilkins, Janet Rosemary was born on October 30, 1917 in New York City. Daughter of Harvey and Jeanette Margaret (Symes) Wilkins.

Education

Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, New York University, 1939; postgraduate, New York University, 1946; postgraduate in Art History and Music, Manhattanville College.

Career

Industrial relations research, National Indiana Conference Board, New York City, 1940; marketing research, New York Daily News, New York City, 1940-1942; security analyst, Manufacturers Hanover Bank, New York City, 1942-1951; research economist, American Can Company. New York City, 1951-1954; producer audio visual programs, National Association Manufacturing, New York City, 1954-1963; writer, City Bank, 1963-1964; recruitment specialist, Girl Scouts American, New York City, 1964-1966; manager economics analysis & long range planning, MacManus, John & Adams, New York City, 1966-1967; director membership, National League for Nursing, New York City, 1967-1981; freelance photographer, lecturer, writer, since 1980. Board directors Committee on International Non-Theatrical Events, Washington, 1961-1965, National Visual Presentation Association, New York City, 1968-1964.

Achievements

• Janet Rosemary Wilkins has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman board directors St. Paul's National Historic Site and Bill of Rights Museum, 1983-1995. Chairman Bronxville Village Christmas Pagaent, 1984-1997. Board directors Bronxville League of Women Voters, 1987-1994, Public Health Nursing Organization, Tuckahoe, 1975-1981, Bronxville Women's Club, 1984-1997.

Trustee Westchester County History Society, 1971-1986. Member American Association of University Women, Photographic Society of America (recipient APSA award), Bronxville Camera Club, Bronxville Field Club, Beta Gamma Sigma, Sphinx, Mu Gamma Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, tennis, paddle, photography, hiking.

Connections

Father:

Harvey Wilkins

Mother:

Jeanette Margaret (Symes) Wilkins