Background
Porter, Robert Chamberlain was born on February 13, 1912 in Pittsburgh. Son of Horace C. and Helen (Dana) Porter.
Porter, Robert Chamberlain was born on February 13, 1912 in Pittsburgh. Son of Horace C. and Helen (Dana) Porter.
AB, Bowdoin College, 1934. Doctor of Laws, Bowdoin College, 1985. Bachelor of Laws, University Pennsylvania, 1939.
With Bankers Trust Company, New York City, 1934-1936. Associate Cravath, Swaine & Moore, 1939-1942, 1945-1950. Vice president Chemical Bank & Trust Company, New York City, 1950-1951.
Secretary, counsel, director Pfizer Inc., Brooklyn, 1951-1956. General partner F. Eberstadt & Company, 1956-1962, Shearson, Hammill & Company, 1962-1965. Partner F. Eberstadt & Company, 1965-1969.
President F. Eberstadt & Company, Inc., 1969-1977, chairman, 1977-1978, also director. Chairman Eberstadt Fund Management, Inc., 1979-1984. President, then chairman Chemical Fund, Inc., 1966-1987.
Board directors Alliance Fund. Board overseers Bowdoin College, 1975-1987, President board, 1983-1985. Trustee Drew University, 1978-1984.
Board governors Investment Company Institute, 1976-1980.
Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member American Bar Association, University Club (New York City), Baltusrol Golf Club (New Jersey), Lost Tree Golf Club, Brunswick Golf Club (Maine).
Married Elizabeth Pattison Watkins, February 28, 1941. Children: Robert Chamberlain, Marion Dana, Porter Carson.