Background
Backstrom, Lathrop Gustaf was born on October 6, 1895 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Frank G. and Selma C. (Nord) Backstrom.
paint and varnish manufacturer
Backstrom, Lathrop Gustaf was born on October 6, 1895 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Frank G. and Selma C. (Nord) Backstrom.
Graduate, Kansas City Junior College, 1917. Bachelor of Laws, Kansas City School Law, 1921.
Accountant, City Ice Company, Kansas City, 1919-1926; with, Cook Paint & Varnish Company, Kansas City, Missoury, from 1926; vice president, Cook Paint & Varnish Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1935-1942; executive vice president, Cook Paint & Varnish Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1942-1946; president, Cook Paint & Varnish Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1946-1960; chairman, Cook Paint & Varnish Company, Kansas City, Missoury, from 1960. Board directors various companies.
Board regents Rockhurst College With United States Army, World War I. Member National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Phi Alpha Delta. M C.
Married Geraldine Brown, April 2, 1921. Children: Lathrop Gustaf, Raymond (twins).
