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Robert A. Wilson (Virginia politician)

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American business and civic leader

Robert A. Wilson
BornRobert Archer Wilson Jr.
(1913-06-09)June 9, 1913
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 2003(2003-03-31) (aged 89)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Virginia (BS)
University of Arizona (MEd, PhD)
Spouse Floy Leigh Lawton ​ ​(m. 1941; died 1998)​
Children2

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. 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. In 1983, at its spring commencement, VCU presented him with its Edward A. Wayne Medal, recognizing outstanding contributions or exemplary service to the university.

References

  1. "D.D.B. Moves Into Southeast by Acquiring Agency". The New York Times. May 25, 1971. p. 63. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  2. Buckman, Jenifer V. (April 4, 2003). "Member of city's first council dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. p. B7. Retrieved April 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Ad Executive Is VCU Rector, As Wilson Succeeds Hunton". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 2, 1970. p. B4. Retrieved April 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Learn from history, keep values flexible, VCU grads advised". The Roanoke Times. Associated Press. May 15, 1983. p. B6. Retrieved April 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Robertson, Gary (May 15, 1983). "3,000 at VCU told to continue learning search". Richmond Times-Dispatch. pp. C1, C4. Retrieved April 27, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Offices and distinctions
Political offices
Preceded byJohn S. Davenport III Vice Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
1950–1952 		Succeeded byThomas P. Bryan
Academic offices
Preceded byEppa Hunton IV Rector of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University
1970–1972 		Succeeded byWyndham B. Blanton Jr.
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