Edward Block

Background

Block, Edward was born on October 16, 1902 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Son of John W. and Anna (Wolfson) Block.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1923. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Saint Procopius College.

Career

1 son, George Edward. General manager Superior Chemical Company, 1923-1930. Secretary-treasurer Blockson Chemical Company, 1933-1955.

Senior vice-president, director Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation, since 1955.

Director Helene Curtiss Industries.

Achievements

• Edward Block has been listed as a noteworthy manufacturer. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Florence Hyland, August 8, 1925.

Father:

John West. Block

Mother:

Anna (Wolfson) Block

Spouse:

Florence Hyland