Background
Martin, Frederick was born on March 24, 1908 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Nelson and Ida Martin.
Martin, Frederick was born on March 24, 1908 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Nelson and Ida Martin.
AB, Butler University, 1928. Postgrad, Harvard Law School, 1929. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1931.
Round-the-world seaman S.S. Isthmian, 1932. Accountant Cooney Mining Company, Silver City, New Mexico, 1933. Security analyst Thomson & McKinnon, New York City, 1934—1939, National Investors, 1940—1941, Sterling Grace & Company, 1945—1948, Joseph Faroll & Company, 1948—1950.
Treasurer Standard Cable Corporation, Oklahoma, 1951—1952. Executive vice president Dorsett Laboratories, 1952—1958. Owner Fred Martin & Company, Norman, Oklahoma, 1959—1968, La Jolla, California, 1969—1990.
Retired, 1990
Chairman Naturizer Inc., Norman, 1958—1959. President Investment Securities Association, Oklahoma City, 1966. Member New York Society Security Analysts, 1946—1961.
Special instructor business Oklahoma University, 1958, 68. Member United States Senatorial Business Advisory Board, 1982. Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Secretary Park Board, Norman, 1955—1957, Board Adjustment, Norman, 1958—1960. Member La Jolla Town Council, 1973. Member of Securities Investor Protection Corporation, National Association Securities Dealers, Stock & Bond Club, La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club.
Married Eleanor Lauderdale Rankin, February 14, 1942. Children: Frederick, Melissa, Laurel.