Background
Atkinson, W.P. Bill was born on November 9, 1906 in Carthage, Texas, United States. Son of Pauland (Tiller) Atkinson.
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W.P. Bill Atkinson
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Business cum laude, Texas Christian University, 1928.
Career
Manager, director Oklahoma City Star. Chairman department journalism Oklahoma City University. Founder, builder, developer Quail Springs (formerly Midwest City), Oklahoma, 1942.
Founder, president William Polk Bill Atkinson Organization, Midwest City, 1984.
Achievements
Membership
Democratic candidate for Governor, Oklahoma, 1962. Member of National Association Home: Builders (president 1951, Hall of Fame 1978), Rotary.
Connections
Married Rubye Eugenia Beauchamp, July 9, 1928. Children: W.J., Eugenia Ann Atkinson Davis, Paula Janette Atkinson Yantis.
