Robert A. Wilson (Virginia politician) explained

Robert A. Wilson
Birth Name:	Robert Archer Wilson Jr.
Birth Date:	9 June 1913
Birth Place:	Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:	Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Education:	University of Virginia (BS) University of Arizona (MEd, PhD)
Children:	2

Robert Archer Wilson Jr. (June 9, 1913 – March 31, 2003) was an American business and civic leader from Richmond, Virginia. He was a name partner of the advertising agency Cargill, Wilson & Acree and served as its president and as chair of its executive committee.^[1] He was a member of the Richmond Charter Commission, which drafted the city's City Manager Charter in 1948. He was elected to City Council and later vice-mayor. He was president of the Richmond Jaycees and served on the boards of visitors of the Richmond Professional Institute and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), including periods as rector of both.^{[2] [3]} In 1983, at its spring commencement, VCU presented him with its Edward A. Wayne Medal, recognizing outstanding contributions or exemplary service to the university.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: D.D.B. Moves Into Southeast by Acquiring Agency. The New York Times. May 25, 1971. 63. April 28, 2023.
2. Web site: Jenifer V.. Buckman. Member of city's first council dies. Richmond Times-Dispatch. April 4, 2003. B7. Newspapers.com. April 27, 2023.
3. Web site: Ad Executive Is VCU Rector, As Wilson Succeeds Hunton. Richmond Times-Dispatch. B4. October 2, 1970. April 28, 2023. Newspapers.com.
4. Web site: May 15, 1983 . Learn from history, keep values flexible, VCU grads advised . April 27, 2023 . . B6 . . Associated Press.
5. Web site: Gary. Robertson. 3,000 at VCU told to continue learning search. Richmond Times-Dispatch. C1, C4. May 15, 1983. April 27, 2023. Newspapers.com.