Arthur Bernard Gunnarson

Background

Gunnarson, Arthur Bernard was born on May 15, 1896 in Minneapolis. Son of Gustaf Anders and Anna Adolphina (Shipp) Gunnarson.

Education

AB, University of Minnesota, 1920; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1924.

Career

Instructor accounting, University of Minnesota, 1920-1922; instructor accounting, Northeastern U., 1922-1924; research field agent, Bureau Business Research, Harvard, 1924; instructor accounting, Harvard Business School, 1924-1925; auditor, Washburn-Crosby Company, 1925-1928; contractor, Red Owl Stores, Inc., 1928-1930; manager departments manufacturer and distribution, United States Chamber of Commerce, 1930-1945; assistant secretary, National Association Cost Accts., 1945-1948; secretary, National Association Cost Accts., 1948-1961; consultant to board directors, National Association Cost Accts., 1961-1963. National Lutheran Council observer to United Nations, from 1964.

Achievements

• Arthur Bernard Gunnarson has been listed as a noteworthy Accountant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1918-1919. Member American Economics Association, National Association Accts. (director 1934-1940), American Marketing Association, American Society Association Executives, Chi Phi, Beta Alpha Psi, Accountant Club, Harvard Club (New York City), Scarsdale Golf Club. M C.

Connections

Married Lillian Eastman, June 21, 1924 (deceased November 1962). Children; John Allan, Barbara Louise Coloney.

Father:

Gustaf Anders Gunnarson

Mother:

Anna Adolphina (Shipp) Gunnarson

Spouse:

Lillian Eastman