Background
Dickenson, Russell Errett was born on April 12, 1923 in Melissa, Texas, United States. Son of John Errett and Lexie (Davis) Dickenson.
Dickenson, Russell Errett was born on April 12, 1923 in Melissa, Texas, United States. Son of John Errett and Lexie (Davis) Dickenson.
Student, North Texas State College, 1942. Bachelor, Arizona State College, 1947. Honorary Doctor of Science, Northern Arizona University, 1982.
Associate regional director National Capital Parks-National Park Service, Washington, 1968-1970, general superintendent, 1970-1971, regional director, 1971-1973. Deputy director National Park Service, 1973-1975, regional director Pacific Northwest Region Seattle, 1975-1980, director Washington, 1980—1985. Executive secretary National Park Foundation, 1980—1985.
Professor College Forrest Resources University Washington, 1986—1992. Board directors Tourmobile, Inc., 1986-2002.
Board directors J.F. Kennedy Center, Washington, Student Conservation Association, Guest Services Inc. 1985-1991, North Casecade Institute, 1986-1991, Wolf Trap Foundation, Vienna, Virginia, National Park Advisory Board, 1985-1989, Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, Washington, Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Centennial Committee, New York City. President, Washington National Parks Fund, 1985-1998.
Served to Captain United States Marine Corps, 1942-1946, PTO. Member of Cosmos (Washington).
Married Ollie Maxine Moran, December 23, 1947. Children: Vickie Lee, Russell Steven.