Background
Franks, Thomas Allen was born on August 10, 1948 in Minneapolis. Son of John Joseph and Edna Harriet (Johnson) Franks.
Franks, Thomas Allen was born on August 10, 1948 in Minneapolis. Son of John Joseph and Edna Harriet (Johnson) Franks.
Bachelor in Philosophy, St. Mary's College, 1970. Master of Arts in Early Childhood/Visual Handicapped, Columbia University, 1973.
Volunteer, Peace Corps, Morocco, 1970-1972; education consultant, State of Virginia, Richmond, 1974-1975; teacher special education, Coquille (Oregon) School District, 1976-1979; composer, guitarist, singer, Electric Bill & The Killer Watts, Portland, Oregon, 1983-1984; editorial cartoonist, self-syndicated, Portland, 1985-1997; animation guide, The Mining Company, Portland, since 1997.
Peace activist, Forest Grove, Oregon, 1980-1994. Draft councilor Northwest Draft Counciling Center, Portland, 1980-1983. Social activist Coalition for Human Dignity, Washington County, 1993.
Married Janet Shekleton, August 12, 1972 (deceased January 1989). 1 child, Molly Claire. Married Lauriette C. Nielson, June 25, 1994.