Robert Hiroshi Kono

Background

Kono, Robert Hiroshi was born on August 31, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Isamu and Mildred Masuko Kono.

Education

Bachelor, University Washington, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Washington, 1971.

Career

Assistant professor University Oregon, Eugene, 1974—1976, department director Innovation Center, 1976—1980. Columnist Pacific Citizen, Japanese American Citizens League, San Francisco, 1980—1982. Translator and freelance writer Eugene, 1982—1992.

Achievements

• Robert Hiroshi Kono has been listed as a notable writer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Japanese American Association (community relations Asian council since 1992, board directors 1995—2001), Northwest Association Book Publication, Willamette Writers, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Photography, travel, music.

Connections

Married Carol Louise Lippold, May 9, 1959. Children: David Masaru, Kevin Hisashi.

Father:

Isamu Kono

Mother:

Mildred Masuko Kono

Spouse:

Carol Louise Lippold

child:

Kevin Hisashi Kono

child:

David Masaru Kono