Background
Hillestad, Robert Christian was born on August 26, 1934 in Dane, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Colonel James and Martha Ruth.
Hillestad, Robert Christian was born on August 26, 1934 in Dane, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Colonel James and Martha Ruth.
Bachelor of Science, University of Wiscon., 1956; Master of Science, Drexel U., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 1974; Diploma, Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, Paris, 1963.
Assistant buyer, Marshall Field and Company, Chicago, 1959-1963; professor department textiles, clothing, design, College Human Resources and Family Sciences, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, since 1965. Freelance fiber artist.
With United States Army, 1956-1959. Fellow International Textile and Apparel Association. Member KAPPA, Omicron Nu (national vice president 1976-1978).