Background
Block, Philip D. was born on June 25, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Philip D. and Celia (Leopold) Block.
Block, Philip D. was born on June 25, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Philip D. and Celia (Leopold) Block.
Student Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, 1922-1924. Bachelor of Science, Sheffield Science School Yale, 1928.
Vice president, 1934-1948, director, 1942-1977, honorary director, 1977-1981, became vice president in charge raw materials, 1948, later senior vice president, vice chairman, 1959-1967, Chairman of the Board, 1967-1971, chairman of the executive committee, 1971-1977. Member Executive Committee Chicago Community Trust, 1962-1978, chairman of the executive committee, 1972-1978. Director Continental-Illinois National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago, 1959-1972.
Board of directors Jewish Children’s Bureau, Chicago, 1930-1950, Jewish Federation of Chicago, 1954-1959.
Board directors United Charities of Chicago 1939-1958, president, 1951-1952. Trustee University of Chicago, 1957-1976, life trustee, 1976-1981.
Member Executive Committee Chicago Community Trust, 1962-1978, chairman of the executive committee, 1972-1978. Clubs: Standard, Tavern, Casino, Mid-Day, Lake Shore Country, Quadrangle, Chicago (Chicago).
Married Margaret L. Selz, November 28, 1934. Children: Philip Doctorate., III, Andrew K. With Inland Steel Company.