Background
Flippen, Edgar Lucas was born on March 7, 1876 in Bryan, Texas, United States. Son of William Henry and Elizabeth (Lucas) Flippen.
Flippen, Edgar Lucas was born on March 7, 1876 in Bryan, Texas, United States. Son of William Henry and Elizabeth (Lucas) Flippen.
Educated St. Paul’s School, Garden City, Long Island.
In real estate and investment business since 1908. Partner Flippen-Prather Realty Company, since 1908. President Flippen Investment Company, First National Securities Company.
President and director First National Bank, Dallas, Texas. President, director Flippen-Prather Stores, Inc. Director and member Executive Committee Southwestern Life Insurance Company.
Director, member finance and Executive Committee, Gulf Insurance Company. Director, member Executive Committee, Texas & Pacific Railway Company. Director Hillcrest State Bank, University Park, American National Bank, Oak Cliff (both Dallas).
Director Dallas Power & Light Company.
Member American Bankers Association, Reserve City Bankers Association Chairman board governors, Dallas Foundation. Member Meat Packers and Cotton Seed Products Division Food Administration, World War I. President Dallas Community Trust. Clubs: Dallas City (director), Downtown, Brook Hollow Golf, Northwood Country.
Married Minnie May Armstrong, April.