Background
Brown, Harry Fletcher was born on July 10, 1867 in Natick, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William H. and Maria F. (Osgood) Brown.
Brown, Harry Fletcher was born on July 10, 1867 in Natick, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William H. and Maria F. (Osgood) Brown.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1890, Master of Arts, 1892. Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Delaware, 1930.
Chief chemist at United States Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, Rhode Island, 1893-1900. Engaged in the investigation and development of smokeless powder in the Navy Department. General superintendent International Smokeless Powder & Chemical Company, 1900-1904.
Director of manufacturer smokeless powder, Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours & Company, 1904-1915, vice president in charge smokeless powder department, 1915-1919, now vice-president and director Éleuthère Irénée du Pont de Nemours & Company.
Also vice-president and director Christiana Securities Company Trustee University of Delaware
Member American Chemistry
Married Florence M. Hammett, October 26, 1897.