Background
Hovgard, Carl was born on October 1, 1905 in Parsons, Kansas, United States. Son of Christopher and Gyda (Holm) Hovgard.
publisher oil company executive
Hovgard, Carl was born on October 1, 1905 in Parsons, Kansas, United States. Son of Christopher and Gyda (Holm) Hovgard.
Bachelor of Arts, College Emporia, 1928; Doctor of Laws, Parsons U., 1940.
Founder, Research Institute American, New York City, 1935;
president, Research Institute American, New York City, 1935-1967;
partner, National Law Press, New York City, 1940-1967;
engaged in oil exploration and production, headquarters, Abilene, Texas
partner, Hovgard-Johnson Oil Corporation, Abilene, Texas, 1953-1989. Owner Worthree Mines (tungsten), Kingman, Arizona, 1953-1960, Nevins Shipyard, City Island, New York, 1954-1959. Chairman of the Board Carefree Founders, Inc., 1971-1974.
President Hovgard Trust Company, 1972-1978.
Trustee Parsons College, 1948-1964. President Hovgard Oil Trust, 1980-1989. Member of Union League (New York City) (past president), New York Yacht (New York City), Wings (New York City).
American Yacht (Rye, New York ) (commodore 1957-1958). Cruising of Am; Royal Swedish Yacht (Stockholm). Royal Ocean Racing (London, England).
Royal Norwegian Yacht (Oslo). Royal Danish Yacht.
Married Marjorie Goodbout, June 19, 1989.