Background
Brand, Edward Alexander was born on March 20, 1879 in Luray, Virginia, United States. Son of Judge Alexander Joseph and Fannie Glenn (Stewart) Brand.
Brand, Edward Alexander was born on March 20, 1879 in Luray, Virginia, United States. Son of Judge Alexander Joseph and Fannie Glenn (Stewart) Brand.
Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1909. In service of railway, coal and iron companies, 1899-1905. Connected with bureau of Manufacturers, Washington, District of Columbia, 1905-1911.
Assistant director bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, by appointment of President Taft, 1912-1914. Reapptd. by President Wilson, July 29, 1914. Assistant to president Tanners Council America, 1917-1927.
Adviser for leather, hair garment industries, etc. President New York Society Trade Executives, 1923-1924. Sent on trade investigation in Europe, in 1916, special diplomatic mission to South America, March 1917.
Assistant dir; assistant to pres. President New York Society Trade Executives, 1923-1924. Writer on commercial topics.
Clubs: University (Washington).