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Owen Adelbert Perkins

Born: 11/14/1930   Royal Oak , MI
Died: 11/30/2009
Parents: Owen Caster and Alice Rozena (Lemons) Perkins
Spouse: Grace Louise (Kidder) Perkins, Educator
Children: Glenn Stuart, Carol Kay, Janet Ruth, Jill Louise, Paul Owen
Address(es):
Last known address:
Royal Oak , MI

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Buffum Family
- volume I; Volume II published 1983. 		Biography Adult Ft. Worth, Tex. : Miran Publishers 1975 -1983
Royal Oak Michigan: The Early Years
- Republished Royal Oak Historical Society, c1974 		Michigan History Adult Royal Oak, Mich., Golden Jubilee '71, 1971 -1974
What is the aim or goal of your writing: In 2nd ed. He says, " I am interested in young people, their heritage, their future. I enjoy helping them use their physical and mental capabilities in learning gymnastics skills and applying them in competition. I enjoy nature and outdoor activities, especially collectiong and studying lepidoptera and ornithology."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. 1980

Memberships:

Name Date
Chairman of Royal Oak Historical Commission and president of the Royal Oak Historical Society

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Master of Arts (M. A. T.) in Teaching Michigan State University East Lansing , MI 1968
Bachelor of arts (B.A.) Albion College Albion , MI 1952

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Girls gymnastics coach(10 years) Royal Oak , MI
Secondary School Science teacher(26 years) Royal Oak Schools Royal Oak , MI

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
http://elibrary.mel.org/search~S15?/aPerkins%2C+Owen+A./aperkins+owen+a/-3%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=aperkins+owen+a&1%2C4%2C

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