Background
Forbes, Richard E. was born on September 21, 1915 in Larchmont, New York, United States. Son of George P. and Charlotte (Ricketson) Forbes.
Forbes, Richard E. was born on September 21, 1915 in Larchmont, New York, United States. Son of George P. and Charlotte (Ricketson) Forbes.
Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1936.
With, Macy Westchester Papers, 1937-1942; appliance advertising manager, staff consultant, General Electric Company, 1948-1956; director advertising, Chrysler Corporation, 1956-1973; regional manager, Forbes Magazine, Detroit, 1973-1982.
Board of directors Advertising Research Foundation, Adcraft Club Detroit, Detroit Advertising Association.
Married Phinina Gagliardi, June 22, 1946 (deceased). Children: Mary C., Richard E. (deceased).