Background
Knowland, William Fife was born on June 26, 1908 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of Joseph Russell and Ellie (Fife) Knowland.
Knowland, William Fife was born on June 26, 1908 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of Joseph Russell and Ellie (Fife) Knowland.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity California, 1929.
President Franklin Investment Company. Public, editor Oakland Tribune. President public Tribune Public Company.
Member California Assembly, 1933-1935, Senate, 1935-1939. Member Republican National Committee, 1938, chairman Republican Executive Committee, 1941-1942. Served in Army of the United States, 1942-1945.
Member United States delegation to 11th session United Nations General Assembly.
Member of the United States, California State (director), Oakland (director) chambers commerce, Zeta Psi, Sigma Delta Chirurgical Mason (33, Shriner), Native Sons of the Golden West, Eagles, Moose, Elk.
Clubs: Bohemian (San Francisco).
Married Helen Davis Herrick, December 31, 1926. Children: Emelyn Jewett, Joseph William, Helen Estelle.