Background
Arnold, Robert Oliver was born on October 24, 1888 in Hampton, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert Johnson and Nellie (Curry) Arnold.
Arnold, Robert Oliver was born on October 24, 1888 in Hampton, Georgia, United States. Son of Robert Johnson and Nellie (Curry) Arnold.
Bachelor of Science, University Georgia, 1908. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Mercer University, 1961.
With, Arnold Grocery Company, Athens, Georgia, 1908-1914;
with, Athens Mattress & Spring Bed Company, 1908-1917;
secretary, Hampton (Georgia) Cotton Mills, 1919;
president, Hampton (Georgia) Cotton Mills, 1920-1924;
vice president, general manager, Mallison Braided Cord Company, Athens, 1924-1932;
treasurer, general manager, Covington (Georgia) Mills, 1932-1945;
president, Covington (Georgia) Mills, from 1945;
also board directors, Covington (Georgia) Mills. Director Georgia Railroad & Banking Company, 1935-1983, Cotton-Textile Institute, New York City, 1944-1947, Mobile (Alabama) Gas Service Corporation, 1945-1983, Chairman of the Board 1970-1983. Director Atlanta Gas-Light Company, 1948-1983, Henry Grady Hotel Corporation, Phoenix Insurance Corporation, Phoenix Investment Company, Atlanta.
Former trustee First Atlantic Realty Rund.
Mayor, Athens, 1916-1917. Trustee Georgia Baptist Children's Home. Chairman board regents University Georgia, 1949-1963.
Captain United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Cotton Manufacturers Association Georgia (president 1939-1940), American Legion (past commander), Newcomen Society England.
Married Florence Turner, March 20, 1930.