Background
Reese, Charles Lee was born on April 7, 1903 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Charles Lee and Harriet Stedman (Bent) Reese.
Reese, Charles Lee was born on April 7, 1903 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of Charles Lee and Harriet Stedman (Bent) Reese.
Graduate, Wilmington Friends School, 1920; Bachelor of Arts, University Virginia, 1924; graduate study, Cambridge U., England, 1924-1925; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Delaware.
Managing editor, Popular Radio Managing editor, New York City, 1925-1926; member editorial staff, Time (magazine), 1927; with, News-Journal papers, since 1927; editor, News-Journal papers, 1934-1947; executive editor, vice president, News-Journal papers, 1947-1955; president, News-Journal Company, 1955-1968; Chairman of the Board, News-Journal Company, 1966-1972; vice Chairman of the Board, News-Journal Company, 1972-1978.
Director emeritus Wilmington Medical Center. Chairman Lalor Foundation. Honorary director, past president Wilmington Music School.
Past president History Society Delaware. Honorary trustee Wilmington Society of Fine Arts (past president).
Married Harriet Hurd Curtis, October 2, 1926 (deceased 1971). Children: Charles Lee (deceased 1985), Sara C.Pryor, Peter A. Karthaus (deceased 1976). Married Annette Mason Bush, September 16, 1972.