Robert T. Elson Explained

Robert T. Elson (1906–1987) was an American writer, editor, and executive for Time Inc.^[1]

Background

Elson came from Lakewood, Ohio.^[1]

Career

Elson worked for two decades as a Canadian newspaper reporter.^[1]

In 1943, he joined Time, Inc., and held a variety of editorial and executive positions at Time, Fortune and Life magazines.^[1]

In 1968, he published a corporate-approved history called Time Inc.: The Intimate History of a Publishing Enterprise, edited by Duncan Norton-Taylor.

He retired in 1969.^[1]

Personal and death

Elson had two sons and three daughter, including Time writer John T. Elson.^[1]

He died age 80 of complications following a stroke on March 11, 1987, at Southampton Hospital on Long Island.^{[2] [1]}

Works

• Time Inc.: The Intimate History of a Publishing Enterprise (1968)^[3]
• Prelude to War (1976)^[4]

See also

• Henry R. Luce
• Time-Life

Notes and References

1. News: The Press: The Man Who Made LIFE. Time. 8 September 1975. 7 August 2017.
2. News: Robert T. Elson . 14 November 2023 . . 14 March 1987 . 34.
3. Book: Elson, Robert T.. Duncan Norton-Taylor. Duncan Norton-Taylor. Time Inc.; the intimate history of a publishing enterprise. New York. Atheneum. 1968. 68016868.
4. Book: Robert T. Elson. Prelude to war. New York. Time-Life Books. 1976. 76010024.