Frank Wilkinson Tribute: March 2006

This blog is dedicated to Frank Wilkinson. Frank's family wanted to have a place where the people who knew Frank would have a place to share their thoughts, remembrances, and feelings about Frank. Please post text, photos, drawings, or anything else you'd like to express yourself.


Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Frank and Allen, in Douglas, Arizona (circa 1920)

Frank and Jo, July 1948.

Jo, "Now I know why I'm addicted to Coca-Cola!"

Oliver Haskell of "Haskell's Rascals," and Frank, Jo, and Tony Playing "Choo-Choo," Post-Firing.

Christmas After Being Fired from Housing Authority

This is one of Jo's favorite photos. It's Christmas after Frank was fired from the Housing Authority. "Dad is assuring me (Jo) that everything is okay after my mother Jean broke into tears after receiving check from Hildegarde and Allen Wilkinson."

Frank and his Sisters and Brother (circa 1980)

Left to right: Frank, Margrethe Petersen, Dr. Hildegarde Wilkinson, Clara Evans, and Dr. Allen Wilkinson.

"Grandpa Frank" (circa 1984)

Frank with Daughter Jo at his 75th Birthday Party.

Frank Receiving ACLU Earl Warren Civil Liberties Award, Dec. 1997, with Richard Criley in San Francisco

Frank and Pete Seeger (circa 2000)

Frank and Pete Seeger at the Seeger Home on the Hudson River (circa 2000)

Frank with son Jeffry at 90th Birthday Party