Background
Thomas, Franklin was born on May 27, 1934 in Brooklyn. Son of James Thomas and Viola Atherley.
lawyer and foundation official
Thomas, Franklin was born on May 27, 1934 in Brooklyn. Son of James Thomas and Viola Atherley.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University, 1956; Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1963; honorary Doctor of Laws, Yale University, 1970; honorary Doctor of Laws, Fordham University, 1972; honorary Doctor of Laws, Pratt Institute, 1974; honorary Doctor of Laws, Pace U., 1977; honorary Doctor of Laws, Columbia University, 1979.
Served with United States.A.F. 1956-1960. Called to bar, New York 1964. Attorney, Housing and Home Finance Agency, New York 1963-1964.
Assistant United States Attorney for Southern District, New York 1964-1965.
Deputy Police Commander for legal affairs, New York 1965-1967. Community Development President, and Chief Executive Officer Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation 1967-1977.
Consultant and Lawyer 1977-1979. Director Aluminum Company of America, Columbia Broadcasting System Incorporated., AT & T, Cummins Engine Company, CITICORP. Trustee, Ford Foundation (President since 1979).
Trustee Columbia University, 1969-1975. Served with United States Air Force, 1956-1960.
Son of James and Viola (Atherley) T. Divorced; children: Keith, Hillary, Kerrie, Kyle.