Robert Folsom

Robert Folsom
51st Mayor of Dallas
In office
1976–1981
Preceded byAdlene Harrison
Succeeded byJack Evans
Personal details
Born(1927-02-15)February 15, 1927
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 2017(2017-01-24) (aged 89)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
SpouseMargaret Folsom (deceased)
Residence(s)Dallas, Texas
Alma materSouthern Methodist University
Professionreal estate developer

Robert "Bob" Folsom (February 15, 1927 – January 24, 2017) was mayor of Dallas from 1976 until 1981.[1][2][3] His power base was in Dallas' business establishment.[4]

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  2. ^ "Texas Archival Resources Online".
  3. ^ "Robert Folsom: Executive Profile & Biography". Bloomberg Businessweek. June 21, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.[dead link‍]
  4. ^ Cullum, Lee (October 1984). "The Power Players: Who holds the cards now?". D Magazine. Retrieved June 21, 2014.