Thomas Jean Hargrave (December 5, 1891 – November 21, 1962) was an American business executive and lawyer.
Thomas J. Hargrave | |
|---|---|
 Hargrave in 1947 | |
| Chairman of the Munitions Board | |
| In office September 30, 1947 – September 20, 1948 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Donald F. Carpenter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Jean Hargrave December 5, 1891 Wymore, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1962 (aged 70) |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Business executive, lawyer |
Life and career
editHargrave was born in Wymore, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska and Harvard Law School.[1]
Hargrave was president of Eastman Kodak Company[2][3] during the 1940s.
In 1947, President Harry S. Truman appointed Hargrave to serve as chairman of the Munitions Board.[4] He resigned in 1948 and was succeeded by Donald F. Carpenter.[5]
References
edit- ^ The American Bar, J.C. Fifield Company, 1921
- ^ "Hargrave Sworn in as Chairman of U.S. Munitions Board". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. June 19, 1947. p. 23. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "War Plants Plan Drawn By Hargrave". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. June 1, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Eminent Judges and Lawyers of the American Bar, Past and Present, C.W. Taylor, Jr., 1949
- ^ "Thomas J. Hargrave Leaves Chairmanship Of Munitions Board". Eveving Star. Washington, District of Columbia. September 17, 1948. p. 38. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Thomas Jean Hargrave Dies; Led Eastman Kodak Since '4l; Chairman, a Lawyer, Guided Camera Concern During Big Growth and Diversification". The New York Times. February 22, 1962. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ "Thomas J. Hargrave, at 70; Headed Eastman Kodak". Newsday. Melville, New York. February 22, 1962. p. 83. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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