Robert M. McClung

American children's book author and illustrator (1916–2006)
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Robert M. McClung

Summary

Robert M. McClung is a human[1]. His place of birth was Butler[2]. He was born on September 10, 1916[3]. He died in Cooley Dickinson Hospital[4]. He died on June 24, 2006[5]. He worked as a children's writer[6], children's book illustrator[7], curator[8], zoologist[9], and conservationist[10]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Butler[2], Robert M. McClung…
  • Robert M. McClung died in Cooley Dickinson Hospital[4].
  • Robert M. McClung was born on September 10, 1916[3].
  • Robert M. McClung died on June 24, 2006[5].
  • Robert M. McClung was married to Gale Stubbs McClung[12].
  • Robert M. McClung held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Robert M. McClung worked as a children's writer[6].
  • Robert M. McClung's professions included children's book illustrator[7].
  • Robert M. McClung's professions included curator[8].
  • Robert M. McClung worked as a zoologist[9].
  • Robert M. McClung worked as a conservationist[10].
  • Robert M. McClung's professions included writer[14].
  • Among Robert M. McClung's employers was McCann[15].
  • Robert M. McClung was employed by Bronx Zoo[16].
  • Among Robert M. McClung's employers was National Geographic Society[17].
  • Robert M. McClung was educated at Northwood School[18].
  • Robert M. McClung's education included a stint at Butler Senior High School[19].
  • Robert M. McClung was educated at Princeton University[20].
  • Robert M. McClung's education included a stint at New York University[21].
  • Robert M. McClung was educated at Cornell University[22].
  • Robert M. McClung received the ALA Notable Books for Adults[23].
  • Robert M. McClung received the Golden Kite Award[24].
  • Robert M. McClung received the Spur Award[25].
  • Robert M. McClung's religion is recorded as United Church of Christ[26].
  • Robert M. McClung is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert M. McClung was born in Butler[2]. He was born on September 10, 1916[3].

Education

Educated at Northwood School[18], a boarding school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1905[30]; Butler Senior High School[19], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1917[33]; Princeton University[20], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1746[36], headquartered in Princeton[37]; New York University[21], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1831[40], headquartered in New York City[41]; and Cornell University[22], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1865[44], headquartered in Ithaca[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include children's writer[6], children's book illustrator[7], curator[8], zoologist[9], conservationist[10], and writer[14]. Employers include McCann[15], a business[46], in United States[47], founded in 1902[48], headquartered in United States[49]; Bronx Zoo[16], a zoo[50], in United States[51], founded in 1899[52]; and National Geographic Society[17], a scientific society[53], in United States[54], founded in 1888[55], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[56].

Recognition

Awards received include ALA Notable Books for Adults[23], a critics' choice[57]; Golden Kite Award[24], an award[58], founded in 1973[59]; and Spur Award[25], a literary award[60], in United States[61].

Personal Life

Robert M. McClung was married to Gale Stubbs McClung[12]. His religion is recorded as United Church of Christ[26].

Death and Burial

Robert M. McClung died on June 24, 2006[5]. He passed away in Cooley Dickinson Hospital[4].

Why It Matters

Robert M. McClung is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Robert M. McClung born?

Robert M. McClung's place of birth was Butler[2].

Where did Robert M. McClung die?

Robert M. McClung died in Cooley Dickinson Hospital[4].

Who was Robert M. McClung married to?

Robert M. McClung's spouses include Gale Stubbs McClung[12].

What did Robert M. McClung do for work?

Robert M. McClung worked as children's writer[6], children's book illustrator[7], curator[8], zoologist[9], and conservationist[10].

Where did Robert M. McClung go to school?

Robert M. McClung was educated at Northwood School[18], Butler Senior High School[19], Princeton University[20], and New York University[21].

What awards did Robert M. McClung receive?

Honors received include ALA Notable Books for Adults[23], Golden Kite Award[24], and Spur Award[25].

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