Background
Corkern, Wilton Claude was born on September 19, 1946 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. Son of Wilton Claude and Ruth Ann (Tynes) Corkern.
Corkern, Wilton Claude was born on September 19, 1946 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, United States. Son of Wilton Claude and Ruth Ann (Tynes) Corkern.
Bachelor, George Washington University, 1974; Master of Philosophy, George Washington University, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy, George Washington University, 1984.
Program assistant, National Endowment for Humanities, Washington, 1974-1975; public information specialist, National Endowment for Humanities, Washington, 1975-1976; special projects officer, National Endowment for Humanities, Washington, 1976-1979; editor, American Studies International, Washington, 1979-1982; associate director, Consortium of Universities of Washington Metropolitan Area, 1982-1987; vice president, Consortium of Universities of Washington Metropolitan Area, 1987-1990; senior vice president, general manager, University Support Superior vena cava syndrome, Washington, 1987; executive vice president, Accokeek (Maryland.) Foundation, since 1990. President Galaxy, Inc., Accokeek, since 1990.
Trustee Corina Higginson Trust, Washington, since 1989, Center for Advanced Study of Americas, Washington, 1987-1989, District of Columbia Law Students in Court, Washington, 1987-1989. President Alexandria (Virginia) Association, 1984-1987, Alexandria Library.Co., 1987-1990. Treasurer Lyceum Company, Alexandria, 1984-1990.
Member Alexandria Archaeol. Commission, 1983-1989, Alexandria Bicentennial Commission, 1979-1983;member Leadership Washington, Inc., 1990. With United States Navy, 1966-1971.
Member Southern Maryland. Museum Association, American Studies Association, National Trust History Preservation, National Parks and Conservation Association, Land Trust Alliance, Maryland. Museum Committee, City Club Washington.
Married Mary Bruce Batte, June 12, 1971. Children: Mary Virginia Tynes, Sarah Ruthe Batte.