Background
Robinson, Maurice Richard was born on December 24, 1895 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Bradley and Rachel South Carolina. (Calderwood) Robinson.
Robinson, Maurice Richard was born on December 24, 1895 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Bradley and Rachel South Carolina. (Calderwood) Robinson.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth, 1920, Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), 1980. Founded Western Pennsylvania Scholastic, 1920, Western Pennsylvania Scholastic (title changed to Scholastic), 1922. Founded Scholastic Magazines, Incorporated., publications 27 elementary and secondary school classroom periodicals, publications, distributors books, recordings, filmstrips to schools, president, public, 1922-1963, Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, 1963-1975, Chairman of the Board, from 1975.
Officer, 1963-1975, Chairman of the Board, from 1975.
Served to Second lieutenant United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Association American Publications (president 1962-1963), Delta Tau Delta. United Presbyterian; Clubs: Cosmos (Washington).
Married Florence Liddell, June 2, 1934. Children: Richard, Susan, Barbara, Florence, William.