Background
Nix, Robert N. C. was born on August 9, 1908 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Son of Nelson Cornelius and Sylvia (Benjamin) Nix.
Nix, Robert N. C. was born on August 9, 1908 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Son of Nelson Cornelius and Sylvia (Benjamin) Nix.
AB, Lincoln University, 1921. Bachelor of Laws, University Pennsylvania, 1924.
Private practice, 1925-1987. Special deputy attorney general Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1934-1938. With escheats division Department Revenue.
Member policy committee, co-chairman inter-relations committee Democratic Campaign Committee, Philadelphia, 1953-1987. Member 86th-95th Congresses from 2d district Pennsylvania, 1957-1978. Chairman Post Office and Civil Service Committee, ranking member Foreign Affairs Committee.
Delegate Democratic National Convention, Chicago, 1956. Assistant treasurer Democratic County Committee, 1958. Member Philadelphia Citizens' Committee Against Juvenile Delinquencies, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Young Men's Christian Association.
Member Philadelphia Bar Association, American Woodman, Pyramid Club, Elks, Omega Psi Phi.
Married Ethel Lanier (deceased). 1 child, Robert North Carolina Junior.