Background
Askin, Robert James was born on June 29, 1898 in Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Michael D. and Lavina (Atkinson) Askin.
Askin, Robert James was born on June 29, 1898 in Arcola, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Michael D. and Lavina (Atkinson) Askin.
Bachelor of Science, Queen's University, 1923.
Field engineer Fort William Paper Company, 1923-1928, assistant manager, resident engineer, 1928-1931. With Abitibi Power & Paper Limited company, since 1931, executive vice president development, engineering and services, since 1959. Vice-president, director Provincial Paper Limited., Toronto, Canada.
Member Engineering Institute Canada (past councillor), Canada Pulp & Paper Association (past chairman technical section), Ontario Pulp & Paper Safety Association (chairman). Member United Church. Clubs: Lambton Golf and Country, High Park Curling, Empire.
Married Ada M. Bour, September 27, 1924. Children: Alfred Robert, Aloise Maria.