Neal Dow Becker
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Neal Dow Becker (1883 - 1955) was a manufacturer, attorney, and Consul General to Bulgaria.
Becker was born in Cherry Creek, New York.[1] Becker graduated from Cornell University in 1905. While at Cornell, he was a member of the Glee Club and the Debate Team.[2] He was also elected into the Sphinx Head Society at Cornell.
Becker then practiced law in New York City.
Becker served as a Trustee of Cornell University and was chairman of the Board from 1947-1953. He was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and he was a co-founder of the American Australian Association in 1948. [3]
[edit] References
- ^ Fun Facts
- ^ Cornell Alumni News, Vol. 7 No. 9 p. 65 (Nov. 25, 1903)
- ^ American Australian Association | History of the Association
| Preceded by Howard Edward Babcock |
Chairman of Cornell Board of Trustees 1947-1953 |
Succeeded by John Lyon Collyer |
