Background
Reichel, Frank Hartranft was born on January 30, 1897 in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Ezra Grant and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Reichel.
Reichel, Frank Hartranft was born on January 30, 1897 in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Ezra Grant and Elizabeth (Hartranft) Reichel.
Bachelor of Science, Allegheny College, 1915, Master of Science, 1916. Master of Arts, Harvard, 1917; Doctor of Science, University of Geneva (Switzerland), 1921. Student of University Berlin, 1922.
Doctor of Science, Allegheny College.
Doctor of Laws, Pennsylvania Military College.
1 son, Frank Hartranft. Research chemist, director of research, dye-stuff division, Grasselli Chemical Company, 1918-1926, on leave to study abroad, 1920-1922. Assistant plant manager Charles Pfizer & Company, 1927-1928.
Vice president in charge of production, Sylvania Industrial Corporation, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 1929-1938, president, 1938-1946.
Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer American Viscose Corporation, 1946-1964, president 1961-1964, (name changed to Anbanathapuram Vahaira Charities Corporation). Chairman of the Board Ketchikan Pulp Company.
Member board directors Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Philadelphia National Bank, AviSun Corporation, Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company, Baltimore & Eastern Railroad Trustee Allegheny College.
Member of Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Chi Sigma. Mason.; Clubs: Recess, Links (New York City), Philadelphia Country.
Married Marian Reed, June 19, 1923.