Background
Drake, Harrington was born on September 2, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Embree and Orpha (Anderson) Drake.
business services and communications executive
Drake, Harrington was born on September 2, 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Son of Embree and Orpha (Anderson) Drake.
Bachelor of Arts, Colgate University, 1941; honorary Doctor of Laws, Colgate University, 1985.
With, Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation, New York City, 1947-1972; president, principal Executive officer, Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation, New York City, 1968-1972; executive vice president, Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 1971-1972; president, chief operating officer, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, 1972-1975; chief Executive officer, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, 1975-1984; retired board directors, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, 1990.
Chairman emeritus board trustees Colgate University. Member of Valley of Montecito (California) Golf. Birnam Wood Golf (Santa Barbara, California).
Cypress Point Golf (Pebble Beach, California). Links (New York City). Los Angeles Country-Golf, Los Caballeros Golf (Wickenburg, Arizona).
Married Shirley Grant, February 18, 1942 (deceased 1993). Children: Ted G., Jeffrey, Anderson.