Background
Anderson, Owen Raymond was born on August 27, 1919 in Chestertown, Maryland, United States. Son of Owen Raymond and Ida Frances (Jenkins) Anderson.
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Owen Raymond Anderson
Edit ProfileScientific and educational organization executive
Owen Raymond Anderson, American scientific and educational organization executive. Decorated Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry badge; recipient Alumni Citation award Washington College, 1981, Grosvenor medal National Geography Society, 1991. Served to captain United States Army, 1941-1946, 50-52, European Theatre of Operations, Korea. Member American Legion, Lambda Chi Alpha.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Washington College, 1940.
Career
Teacher, Garrett County Board Education, Kitzmiller, Maryland., 1940-1941, 1946; with, National Geography Society, Washington, since 1946; division supervisor, National Geography Society, Washington, 1950; administrative assistant, National Geography Society, Washington, 1952-1961; assistant secretary, National Geography Society, Washington, 1961-1966; associate secretary, National Geography Society, Washington, 1966-1976; vice president, secretary, National Geography Society, Washington, 1976-1980; executive vice president, National Geography Society, Washington, 1980-1991; trustee, National Geography Society, Washington, 1981-1995; vice Chairman of the Board, National Geography Society, Washington, 1984-1995; trustee emeritus, National Geography Society, Washington, since 1995.
Achievements
Membership
Served to captain United States Army, 1941-1946, 50-52, European Theatre of Operations, Korea. Member American Legion, Lambda Chi Alpha. Clubs: Alfalfa.
Connections
Married Ida Lois Pritts, June 8, 1946. Children: Penny Pritts, Jeri Alyce.
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August 6, 2003 (aged 83) -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Methodist
Awards
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Decorated Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry badge. Recipient Alumni Citation award Washington College, 1981, Grosvenor medal National Geography Society, 1991.Decorated Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry badge. Recipient Alumni Citation award Washington College, 1981, Grosvenor medal National Geography Society, 1991.