Background
Whitner, Robert Lee was born on December 30, 1917 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Walter Bronson and Norine (O’Hara) Whitner.
Whitner, Robert Lee was born on December 30, 1917 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Walter Bronson and Norine (O’Hara) Whitner.
Bachelor of Arts Education, Central Washington College Education, 1941. Master of Arts, Washington State College, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1958.
Faculty, Whitman College, Walla Walla, Washington, 1951-1982, professor of history, 1964-1968, dean of students, 1964-1967, William Kirkman professor of history, 1968-1982. Board curators Washington State History Society, from 1962, vice president, 1968.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member American History Association, Organisation American Historians, Western History Association, Association American University Professors.
Married Lola Alice Mitchell, August 25, 1940. Children: Karen, Stephen, Christine (Mistress David Scheafer).