Background
Robinson, Joe Adams was born on April 2, 1912 in Union, South Carolina, United States. Son of Hurvy H. and Mary Brannon (Adams) Robinson.
Robinson, Joe Adams was born on April 2, 1912 in Union, South Carolina, United States. Son of Hurvy H. and Mary Brannon (Adams) Robinson.
Bachelor of Science, University Oklahoma, 1935. Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1937. Doctor of Philosophy, 1945.
With Federal Home Loan Bank Board, 1935-1941. Economist United States Tarriff Commission, 1941-1942. Commissioned foreign service officer Department State, 1946.
United States delegate numerous international negotiations.
United States delegate European office United Nations, Geneva, 1955-1958. 1st secretary, economics officer American embassy, Paris, 1962-1964.
Counselor, chief trade division Organization of European Cooperation and Development, Paris, 1964-1966, retired, 1970. Freelance fiction writer, since 1972.
Short stories public in various magazines Active inlocal, state and national political affairs
Served as commander United States Navy, 1942-1945.Mem. Washington Indiana Writers, Diplomatic and Consular Corps, Foreign Service Association, Alumni Association U. Oklahoma, Alumni Association George Washington University, Alumni Association National Defense University, Order of Artus, Beta Gamma Sigma, Pi Gamma Museum. Clubs: Foreign Service, Fort Myer Officers, Fort Lesley J. McNair Officers (Washington).
Died October 5, 1997.
Married Lenore Thomas, August 15, 1942. Children: Joseph Adams, Walter Thomas, James McGill Hervey, Olivita Mary Robinson Koach.