Background
Freeman, Gaylord was born on January 19, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Freeman, Gaylord was born on January 19, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
AB, Dartmouth College, 1931; Doctor of Laws, Dartmouth College, 1962.
Attorney, First National Bank of Chicago, 1940-1950; vice president correspondent bank division, First National Bank of Chicago, 1950-1953; general vice president, First National Bank of Chicago, 1953-1960; president, First National Bank of Chicago, 1960-1962; vice Chairman of the Board, First National Bank of Chicago, 1962-1969; Chairman of the Board, chairman and director, First Chicago Corporation, 1969-1975; honorary Chairman of the Board, director, First National Bank of Chicago and First Chicago Corporation, 1975-1980.
Trustee Aspen {Colorado} Institute Humanistic Studies. Life trustee Northwestern University. Honorary trustee Committee Economic Development, New York City.
Senior member Conference Board, Incorporated, New York York City. Chairman National Commission on Postal Service, 1976-1977, Governor Illinois Cost Control Task Force, 1977-1981. Chairman select task force on inflation American Bankers Association, 1979-1980.
Member Casino Club, Chicago Club, Commercial Club, Mid-Day Club, Dunham Woods Club.
Son of Gaylord A. and Pauline A. {Miser} F. Children: Nancy Lee Freeman Ellett {deceased}, Linda Jan Freeman Taylor, Clara Tollerton Freeman Farah.