Background
Fisher, Harold Wallace was born on October 27, 1904 in Rutland, Vermont, United States. Son of Dean Wallace and Grace Minot (Cheney) Fisher.
Fisher, Harold Wallace was born on October 27, 1904 in Rutland, Vermont, United States. Son of Dean Wallace and Grace Minot (Cheney) Fisher.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1927. Doctor of Science, Clarkson College of Technology, Potsdam, New York, 1960.
With, Exxon Corporation (and affiliates), 1927-1969; joint managing director, Iraq Petroleum Company, 1957-1959; director, Exxon Corporation, 1959-1969; vice president, Exxon Corporation, 1962-1969. Member of advisory board energy laboratory Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1974-1980, member corporation development commission, since 1975. Member marine board National Academy Engineering, 1969-1974.
Chairman executive committee Community Blood Council Greater New York, 1969-1971. Trustee Sloan-Kettering Institute Cancer Research, New York City, since 1964, chairman, 1970-1974. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Member National Academy of Engineering, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, American Chemical Society, Pilgrims of the United States, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Chi Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, University Club (New York City), Duxbury Yacht Club, Community Men's Club.
Married Hope Elisabeth Case, September 29, 1930 (deceased April 14, 1989). 1 son, Dean Wallace; married Janet W. Sawyer, September 23, 1989.