Background
Dial, Morse Grant was born on August 29, 1895 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Grant Dunnigan and Frances (Newman) Dial.
Dial, Morse Grant was born on August 29, 1895 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Grant Dunnigan and Frances (Newman) Dial.
Master of Engineering, Cornell University, 1920. D. England (honorary), Stevens Institute of Technology, 1954. Doctor of Laws, Holy Cross College, 1959.
Doctor of Laws, West Virginia University, 1960.
Junior sales manager, Morse and Rogers, branch International Shoe Company, St. Louis, 1920-1927; vice president, Brownville Board Company, 1927-1929; associate, Union Carbide Corporation and divisions, New York City, from 1929; treasurer, Union Carbide Corporation and divisions, 1945-1952; vice president, Union Carbide Corporation and divisions, 1949-1952; director, Union Carbide Corporation and divisions, from 1949; executive vice president, Union Carbide Corporation and divisions, 1951-1952; president, Union Carbide Corporation and divisions, 1952-1958; member Executive Committee, Union Carbide Corporation and divisions, from 1950; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Union Carbide Corporation and divisions, 1958-1963. Board directors Continental Insurance Company, Prudential Insurance Company, Putnam Trust Co, Greenwich, Connecticut, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company.
Director Boys Club American, National Institute Social Sciences, Round Hill Club, Belle Haven Club, Hole in the Wall Golf Club, Greenwich, Connecticut, Port Royal Beach Club, Naples, Florida, Links Golf Club, National Golf Links of America, TheLinks, Rolling Rock Club, Blind Brook Club. M C.
Married Ethelwyn Gamble, September 20, 1924. 1 child, Morse G.