Background
Conley, Robert was born on May 8, 1928 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Brandon and Catherine (Magowan) Conley.
Conley, Robert was born on May 8, 1928 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Brandon and Catherine (Magowan) Conley.
AB, Brown University, 1954. Postgraduate, East Asian Institute. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1956.
Correspondent, The New York Times, United Nations, Washington and Africa, 1955-1964; correspondent, NBC News, Nairobi, London, Rome and Middle East, 1965-1968; correspondent, The National Geography, 1968-1970; founder, National Public Radio, Washington, 1971-1974; training director, Voice of America, Washington, 1975-1989. Journalist-in-residence Ohio-Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio, 1987, George Mason U., Fairfax, Virginia, since 1989.
Member Wig and Pen, Royal Wajir and Dar es Salaam Yacht Clubs.
Married Mary Jane Samborski. Children: Jonathan, Dermot, Helen, Andrew, Shelagh.