William Robert Jenkins

Background

Jenkins, William Robert was born in Des Moines. Son of Frank Lafette and Gladys Adel (Reach) Jenkins.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture, U. Houston, 1951; Master in Architecture, Texas A. and M. U., 1966.

Career

Principal, William R. Jenkins Architects, Houston assistant professor architecture, U. Houston, 1956-1960; associate professor, U. Houston, from 1960; professor, U. Houston, 1960-1968; dean College Architecture, U. Houston, from 1968.

Achievements

• William Robert Jenkins has been listed as a notable Architect, university administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Co-investigator National Science Foundation/Solar Energy Project. Served with United States Navy, 1942-1946. Fellow American Institute of Architects.

Member National Council Architectural Registration Bds., Association Collegiate School Architecture, Texas Society Architects, Texas Architectural Foundation (past secretary).

Connections

Married Mary Lou Forrester, June 14, 1947. Children: Melena, Cassandra.

Father:

Frank Lafette Jenkins

Mother:

Gladys Adel (Reach) Jenkins

Spouse:

Mary Lou Forrester

child:

Melena Jenkins

child:

Cassandra Jenkins