Background
Capen, Oliver Bronson was born on June 28, 1878 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Review James Winchell and Leonora Sophia (Colt) Capen.
Capen, Oliver Bronson was born on June 28, 1878 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Review James Winchell and Leonora Sophia (Colt) Capen.
Bachelor of Arts, Hobart College, Geneva, New York, 1902. Master of Arts, Columbia, 1903.
With Doubleday, Page & Company, 1903-1907, Crowell Public Company, 1907-1915. Secretary and treasurer Popular Science Public Company, publications Popular Science Monthly, 1915-1924, president, treasurer and general manager, 1924-1930, director since 1930. Secretary and director McCall Corporation, publications, 1917-1927, director since 1927.
Trustee Hobart, William Smith colleges
Member Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Alpha. Clubs: University, Bedford Golf and Tennis.
Married Noreen Sheridan Hayes, December 14, 1926.