Background
Wells, Ben Harris was born on June 11, 1906 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of Ben W. and Florence (Harris) Wells.
Wells, Ben Harris was born on June 11, 1906 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of Ben W. and Florence (Harris) Wells.
Student, Indiana U., 1922-1925; Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1929; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1931; Doctor of Humane Letters, Westminster College, 1979; Doctor of Humane Letters, University Missouri-St. Louis, 1983.
Teacher, John Burroughs School, St. Louis County, 1929-1931, 33-38; critic, teacher, University of Michigan School Education, 1931-1933; with, Seven-Up Company, St. Louis, 1938-1978; president, Seven-Up Company, 1965-1974; chairman, Seven-Up Company, 1974-1978. Chairman Consumer Research Institute, 1970-1977.
President St. Louis Symphony Society, 1970-1978, chairman, 1978-1984, vice president, 1985-1989, life trustee, 1989-1995. President Laumeier International Sculpture Park, St. Louis County, 1981-1983. Member community advisory board Station KWMU-Radio, University Missouri.
Honorary life member Opera Theatre of St. Louis Board. Board directors Community Foundation, 1977-1987, St. Louis Conservatory and Schools for Arts, 1979-1995, 1st St. Forum, 1979-1989, Winston Churchill Memorial and Library, Fulton, Missouri, American Symphony Orchestra League, 1987-1995, Music Associates of Aspen (Colorado), 1979-1987, others. Member National Association Manufacturers (board directors 1969-1973), Grocery Manufacturers American (board directors 1969-1977), St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (honorary life), American Federation Musicians (honorary member musicians local), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Chi.
Clubs: St. Louis, Bellerive Country, Bogey, Noonday, University, Racquet (St. Louis). Lodges: Rotary.
Married Katherine Gladney, June 17, 1938. Children: Katherine Graves, Ben Gladney.