Background
Duerr, Alvan Emile was born on December 20, 1872 in Cleveland. Son of Review John William Casimir and Emily (Princehorn) Duerr.
headmaster trust company executive
Duerr, Alvan Emile was born on December 20, 1872 in Cleveland. Son of Review John William Casimir and Emily (Princehorn) Duerr.
Student Kenyon Military Academy, Gambier, O., 1886-1889, Kenyon College, 1889-1891, honorary Master of Arts, 1932. Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1893. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Lawrence College, 1941.
Master Holbrook School, Ossining, New York, 1893, Phillips Exeter (New Hampshire (U.S.)) Academy, 1894, William Penn Charter School (Philadelphia), 1895. Headmaster Polytechnic Preparatory School, Brooklyn, 1906-1912. Headmaster and director Storm King School, Cornwall, New York, 1912-1927.
Personnel director Chatham Phoenix National Bank & Trust County, New York City, 1927-1930.
Director public relations, Manufacturers Trust County, New York City, since 1930. Also director various corporations Received distinguished Service medal for service to youth through the American College fraternity, 1940.
Member National Interfraternity Conference (chairman 1930-1932). Member various committees on coöperation between colleges and fraternities. Member Schoolmasters Association of New York (president 1905-1906), Headmasters Association, Cum Laude Society, National Council at National Economics League, Committee on Vocation Training of New York City Young Men's Christian Association, United Neighborhood Guild, Wallmen, Delta Tau Delta (national president 1925-1927).
Club: Williams.
Married Virginia Allen, June 18, 1895. Children: Winslow Alvan (deceased), William Allen.