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Thomas J. Hargrave

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Thomas J. Hargrave
Hargrave in 1947
Chairman of the Munitions Board
In office
September 30, 1947 – September 20, 1948
PresidentHarry S. Truman
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byDonald F. Carpenter
Personal details
Born
Thomas Jean Hargrave

(1891-12-05)December 5, 1891
Wymore, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 1962(1962-11-21) (aged 70)
Alma materUniversity of Nebraska
Harvard Law School
OccupationBusiness executive, lawyer

Thomas Jean Hargrave (December 5, 1891 – November 21, 1962) was an American business executive and lawyer.

Life and career

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Hargrave 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]

Hargrave died[6][7] on February 21, 1962, at the age of 70.

References

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  1. ^ The American Bar, J.C. Fifield Company, 1921
  2. ^ "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. Open access icon
  3. ^ "War Plants Plan Drawn By Hargrave". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. June 1, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ Eminent Judges and Lawyers of the American Bar, Past and Present, C.W. Taylor, Jr., 1949
  5. ^ "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. Open access icon
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Thomas J. Hargrave, at 70; Headed Eastman Kodak". Newsday. Melville, New York. February 22, 1962. p. 83. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon