Background
Munson, Charles Sherwood was born on September 14, 1888 in Woodbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Newton and Florence Averill (Seely) Munson.
Munson, Charles Sherwood was born on September 14, 1888 in Woodbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Newton and Florence Averill (Seely) Munson.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1912. D.S. (honorary), Clarkson U., 1971.
1 son, Charles Sherwood. With Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, 1912. Treasurer Cuban Air Products, New York, 1917, president, 1919-1942, chairman, 1942-1976.
President National Carbide Corporation, 1919-1941. Vice president Air Reduction Company Inc., 1924-1937, president, 1937-1948, Chairman of the Board, 1948-1964, chairman of the executive committee, 1964-1976, honorary Chairman of the Board, 1969-1976. Executive Committee, director Baxter laboratories, Inc.
President United States Industrial Chemicals Company, 1931-1943, chairman, 1943-1949. Honorary director Michigan Gas Utilities, Warnaco, Inc., Greyhound Corporation. Director advisory council Morgan Guaranty Trust Company.
Director General Fire & Casualty Insurance Company, National Distillers & Chemical Corporation, Greyhound Leasing & Financial Company, Compass Insurance Company, Greyhound Company of Canada, Greyhound Food Management Company, Main St. Fund. Trustee, member Executive Committee.
Member of advisory board Chemical Warfare Services. Director Yale Alumni Fund Association. Member Society of Cincinnati, Pilgrims United States, Manufacturing Chemists Association (director).
Clubs: Links (president), Yale, Pinnacle (organizer, 1st president), Cloud (governor), Union, Church (New York City).
Married Marjorie Jean Oatman, June 22, 1912.