Background
Closkey, William Robert Mc was born on October 31, 1918 in Providence. Son of Thomas Arthur and Nina Beatrice (Johnston) McCloskey.
Closkey, William Robert Mc was born on October 31, 1918 in Providence. Son of Thomas Arthur and Nina Beatrice (Johnston) McCloskey.
Student, Rhode Island School Design, 1940.
Assistant advertising manager Cherry & Webb Company, Providence, 1940-1941. Business manager creative division Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, 1947-1950, associate director Hallmark Art award, 1950-1955, director comtemporary design, 1955-1977, corporation creative director, 1977-1980. Vice president product management/creative Hallmark International, 1981-1987, art consultant, since 1987.
Juror art show and competitions. Lecturer museum, university art schools, community art organizations. Curriculum consultant schools universities.
Associate Friends of Art. Captain United States Air Force, 1942-1946. Member International Relations Council, Leawood Country Club.
Married Virginia Louise Timberlake, February 1, 1945. Children: Donna Pat, William Robert.