Background
McKnew, Thomas Willson was born on July 6, 1896 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Thomas Willson and Bertha Virginia (Fisher) McKnew.
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Thomas Willson McKnew
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Thomas Willson McKnew, American association executive. Recipient Distinguished Public Service awards United States Navy, 1957, 78; Exceptional Service award United States Air Force, 1965. Member of Chevy Chase Country (Washington), Alfalfa (Washington), Metropolitan (Washington), Alibi (Washington); Bohemian (San Francisco).
Education
Doctor of Engineering (honorary). South Dakota, School Mines and Technology, 1935.
Career
With, George A Fuller Construction Company, Washington, 1915-1925; vice president, James Baird Construction Company, 1925-1931; associate with, National Geography Society, Washington, 1931-1987; assistant secretary, National Geography Society, Washington, 1932-1945; secretary, National Geography Society, Washington, 1945; life trustee, National Geography Society, Washington, 1949; vice president, secretary, National Geography Society, Washington, 1955; executive vice president, secretary, National Geography Society, Washington, 1958-1962; vice Chairman of the Board, National Geography Society, Washington, 1962-1966; Chairman of the Board, National Geography Society, Washington, 1966-1967; advisory Chairman of the Board, National Geography Society, Washington, 1967-1987; chairman emeritus, National Geography Society, Washington, 1987-1990.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Chevy Chase Country (Washington), Alfalfa (Washington), Metropolitan (Washington), Alibi (Washington). Bohemian (San Francisco).
Connections
Married Virginia Chauncey Paff, January 15, 1921 (deceased September 1976). Married Lenore Knight Williams, November 23, 1977.
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Died
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Episcopalian
Education
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1935
Career
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1915 - 1925
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1925 - 1931
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1931 - 1987