Background
Fairbanks, Robert Bruce was born on February 4, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of James Wilson and Ruth Elizabeth Fairbanks.
Fairbanks, Robert Bruce was born on February 4, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. Son of James Wilson and Ruth Elizabeth Fairbanks.
Bachelor, Greenville College, 1972. Master of Arts, Indiana State University, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Cincinnati, 1981.
Professor history University Texas, Arlington, 1983—2005, professor department chair history, since 2005. Editor Planning Perspectives, England, since 1999. Consultant City of Dallas, 2001—2006, Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture, 2001—2004.
Consultant Landmark Commission, Arlington, Texas. Volunteer processor Dallas Public Library., 1987. Board trustees Kimball Free Methodist Church, 1983—1986.
Board directors Urban History Association, Cincinnati, 1991—1992. Campus ministry overseer Wesley Foundation, Arlington, 2006. Fellow: Center Greater Southwestern Studies History Cartography, Clements Center Southwest Studies.
Member: Texas State History Association (program committee 1998-1999), History Society, Society of America City and Regional Planning History (board trustees 2001-2007).
Married Emily Sue Willard, August 17, 1973. Children: Amy Elizabeth, Julia Christine, Carolyn Suzanne.