Background
Barnes, Robert Goodwin was born on September 1, 1914 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of John Andrew and Charlotte R. (Jones) Barnes.
Barnes, Robert Goodwin was born on September 1, 1914 in Augusta, Georgia, United States. Son of John Andrew and Charlotte R. (Jones) Barnes.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1937.
With, Procter & Gamble, 1937-1942; with, B. Heller & Company, 1946-1947; with, Doubleday & Company, Inc., New York City, 1947-1951, 52-69; vice president, Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1964-1969; president, director, Columbia University Press, 1969-1980; trustee, Columbia University Press, since 1969; acting executive director, American Association University Presses, 1980-1981; principal, Mosley Associates, 1981-1983; consultant, since 1983.
Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, 51-52. Member Association American Publications (director 1978-1980) Clubs: Publication Lunch (New York City) (president 1977-1978), Century Association (New York City).
Married Helen Z. Jeffries, June 21, 1941 (deceased October 1986). Children: Susan Jeffries (deceased), John Andrew II, Frances Goodwin. Married Allyne Gade Stimson, October 10, 1987.
