Background
Nyrop, Donald William was born on April 1, 1912 in Elgin, Nebraska, United States. Son of William A. and Nellie (Wylie) Nyrop.
Nyrop, Donald William was born on April 1, 1912 in Elgin, Nebraska, United States. Son of William A. and Nellie (Wylie) Nyrop.
Bachelor of Arts, Doane College, 1934; Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1939.
Attorney, General Counsel' General’ s Office, Civil Aeronautics Administration, Washington, 1939-1941; Executive officer to chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1942; chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1952; representative, United States airlines member official, United States delegations International Civil Aviation Organisation Assemblies, 1946, 47; deputy administrator for operations, Civil Aeronautics Administration, 1948-1950; administrator, Civil Aeronautics Administration, 1950-1951; chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1951-1952; president, Northwest Airlines, Inc., 1954-1978.
Served with Air Transport Command United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member of Minneapolis Club.
Married Grace Cary, April 19, 1941 (deceased 1993). Children: Nancy, William (deceased 1995), Karen, Kathryn.