Background
Anixter, Edward Franklin was born on December 11, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Nathanial and Sadie (Novey) Anixter.
Anixter, Edward Franklin was born on December 11, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Nathanial and Sadie (Novey) Anixter.
Bachelor of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1939.
With Englewood Electrical Supply Company, Chicago, 1939-1967, vice president, 1958-1967. Vice president Potter-Englewood Corporation, Chicago, 1967-1971. President Pemcor, Incorporated., Westchester, Illinois, 1971-1978.
President International Jensen, Incorporated., subsidiary Esmark, Incorporated., 1979-1980.
President Estronics, Incorporated., subsidiary Esmark, Incorporated., from 1980-1984, chairman, director, vice president Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Chicago, 1953-1962. Trustee Museum Contemporary Art, Chicago, 1990.
President Palm Springs (California) Desert Museum, 1993.
Chairman, director, vice president Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Chicago, 1953—1962. Trustee Museum Contemporary Art, 1990—2008. President Palm Springs Desert Museum, California, 1993—2008.
Member of Electric Association Chicago (president 1962-1963), National Association Electrical Distributors 1972, Morningside Country Club (Rancho Mirage), Tamarisk Country (Rancho Mirage, California), Idlewild Country (president Flossmoor, Illinois 1969-1970), Standard (Chicago).
Married Edith Pearl, November 19, 1941. Children: Barbara, Steven, Jo Ann (Mistress Luis Silva).