William Gray Carnes

Background

Carnes, William Gray was born on January 7, 1907 in La Plata, Missouri, United States. Son of Percy Thomas and Annie Mary (Nichols) Carnes.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkeley, 1930.

Career

Landscape architect, National Park Service, San Francisco, 1930-1936; chief landscape architect, National Park Service, Washington, 1936-1955; chief of planning, National Park Service, Washington, 1955-1960; deputy assistant director, National Park Service, 1960-1962; professor landscape architecture, department chairman, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1962-1970. Consultant State of Wisconsin, State of Utah Parks, 1955-1960, City of Chicago, 1962-1966, National Sand Gravel Association, 1961-1970.

Achievements

• William Gray Carnes has been listed as a notable landscape architect, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Keep America Beautiful, New York City, 1953-1956. Fellow American Society Landscape Architects.

Interests

• Travel.

Connections

Married Hazel Marian Troutwine, February 2, 1938 (deceased). 1 child, Karen Diane Carnes Debley. Married Vera Elizabeth Okeson, March 29, 1972.

Father:

Percy Thomas Carnes

Mother:

Annie Mary (Nichols) Carnes

Spouse:

Hazel Marian Troutwine

Spouse:

Vera Elizabeth Okeson

child:

Karen Diane Carnes Debley Carnes