Background
Harrison, Emmett Bruce was born on April 3, 1932 in Langdale, Alabama, United States. Son of Emmett Bruce and JeNelle (Williams) Harrison.
Harrison, Emmett Bruce was born on April 3, 1932 in Langdale, Alabama, United States. Son of Emmett Bruce and JeNelle (Williams) Harrison.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Alabama, 1954. Postgraduate Catholic U. American, 1966-1967.
Managing editor Talladega (Alabama) News, 1955. Political reporter Columbus (Georgia) Ledger, 1956. Administrative assistant to the United States Republican K.A. Roberts, Washington, 1957-1961.
Public relationsdir.
Manufacturing Chemists" Association, Washington, 1961-1969. Vice president Freeport Minerals Company. New York City, 1969-1973.
President Harrison Associates, Washington, 1973-1977.
President, chairman East. Bruce Harrison Company, Incorporated., Washington, 1978, chairman. Instructor business studies George Washington University.
Board directors Puerto Rico News. Author: Going Green: How to Communicate Your Company"s Environmental Commitment, 1993.
Assistant press manager J.F. Kennedy campaign Alabama, 1960.
Member United States Council International Business Named outstanding journalism graduated from the University Alabama, 1954. Recipient Associated Press Radio Award, 1956, National Endowment of Arts Play Award, 1969.
Fellow Public Rels. Society American (accredited, vice president New York chapter 1973,vice president District of Columbia chapter 1982). Member International Public Rels. Society American, Counselors Academy (chair 1990), Arthur West. Page Society (public relations seminar), National.Press.
Club, Chemists.
Clubs: University (Washington), Capitol Hill, Washington Golf and Country.
Married Patricia DeStacy, August 26, 1973. Children by previous marriage: Susan, Emmett, Joe.