Background
Johnson, Robert Hersel was born on May 28, 1923 in Colorado City, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Hersel and Leah (Sikes) Johnson.
Johnson, Robert Hersel was born on May 28, 1923 in Colorado City, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Hersel and Leah (Sikes) Johnson.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Southern Methodist University, 1947.
Reporter, Phoenix Gazette, 1940-1942; assistant sports editor, Arizona Republic, Phoenix, 1942-1943; newscast writer, Station KOY, Phoenix, 1943; reporter, Dallas Times-Herald, 1946; with, Associated Press, 1946-1988; Utah-Idaho bureau chief, Associated Press, 1954-1959; Indiana bureau chief, Associated Press, 1959-1962; Texas bureau chief, Associated Press, 1962-1969; general sports editor, Associated Press, 1969-1973; managing editor, Associated Press, 1973-1977; assistant general manager, special assistant to president, Associated Press, 1977-1984; New Mexico bureau chief, Associated Press, 1984-1988; professor journalism, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1988; professor journalism, U. New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1989; executive director, New Mexico Foundation for Open Government, Albuquerque, since 1989. Member Newspaper Readership Council, 1977-1982.
Member N. Mexico History Records Advisory Board, since 1993. Captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1943-1946, 51-52.
Married Luise Putcamp, Junior, February 24, 1945. Children: Robert Hersel, III, Luise Robin, Jan Leah, Stephanie Neale, Jennifer Anne, Ann Tapia.