Background

Wilkinson, John Burke was born on August 24, 1913 in New York City. Son of Henry and Edith (Burke) Wilkinson.

Education

Student, St. George's School Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1935; Lionel Harvard studentship, Cambridge (England) University, 1936.

Career

Copy writer Lord & Thomas (advertising), 1936-1938. Assistant advertising manager Reynal & Hitchcock, 1938-1939. Advertising manager Little, Brown & Company, 1939-1941.

Free lance writer, 1946-1950, 52-54. Special assistant to assistant secretary state for public affairs, 1954-1956. Deputy assistant secretary state public affairs, 1956-1958.

Public affairs adviser Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe, Paris, 1958-1962. Director United States National Tennis Hall of Fame, vice president, 1962-1981.

Achievements

• John Burke Wilkinson has been listed as a noteworthy government official, novelist, biographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • By Sea and By Stealth

    (WW2, 1st edition Panther 861 1958 1st printing paperback,...)

  • Run, Mongoose

    (Chameleon like adventurer,or high caliber British agent, ...)

  • Night Of The Short Knives

    (278 pgs; nice tight copy of this vintage mystery VG-/G No...)

  • By Sea and by Stealth

    (Stirring Accounts Of Surprise Attack By Sea During World ...)

  • By Sea and by Stealth

    (Stirring Accounts Of Surprise Attack By Sea During World ...)

  • Proceed At Will

    (Daredevil Geoffrey Mildmay's war record gave no clue. the...)

  • Young Louis XIV;: The early years of the Sun King

    (In good condition - just an ex-library.)

  • Night Of The Short Knives

    (Dust jacket design Berry and Simon. His fifth book.)

  • The Zeal of the Convert: The Life of Erskin Childers

    (Book by Wilkinson, Burke)

  • Black Judas ( Run, Mongoose )

    (Vintage Paperback.)

  • Uncommon Clay: The Life and Works of Augustus Saint Gaudens

    (Biography)

  • Uncommon Clay: The Life and Works of Augustus Saint Gaudens by Wilkinson, Burke (1985) Hardcover

    (1st)

  • By Sea and By Stealth : Stirring Accounts of Surprise Attack by Sea During World War II
  • Francis in all his glory
  • Run, Mongoose SIGNED
  • By Sea and By Stealth Stirring Accounts of Surprise Attack by Sea During World War II
  • Last Clear Chance
  • Young Louis XIV the Early Years of the S
  • Helmet of Navarre the Story of King Henry IV of F
  • Uncommon Clay: The Life and Works of Augustus Saint Gaudens by Burke Wilkinson (1985-11-23)

Membership

Trustee Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1973-1988. Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1946, 51-52. Member Public Members Association of Foreign Service (president 1979-1983), Phi Beta Kappa.

Honorary member International Lawn Tennis Club France Great Britain (chairman Prentice Cup committee 1956-1957) Clubs: Metropolitan (Washington), National Press (Washington). Chevy Chase (Maryland), Tavern (Boston).

Connections

Married Frances I. Proctor, June 11, 1938. Children: Eileen B. Wilkinson Wirta, Charles P.

Father:

Henry Wilkinson

Mother:

Edith (Burke) Wilkinson

Spouse:

Frances I. Proctor

child:

Charles P. Wilkinson

child:

Eileen B. Wilkinson Wirta Wilkinson