Thomas J. Hargrave Explained

Thomas J. Hargrave
Birth Name:	Thomas Jean Hargrave
Birth Date:	5 December 1891
Birth Place:	Wymore, Nebraska, U.S.
Office1:	Chairman of the Munitions Board
President1:	Harry S. Truman
Term Start1:	September 30, 1947
Term End1:	September 20, 1948
Preceded1:	Position established
Succeeded1:	Donald F. Carpenter
Alma Mater:	University of Nebraska Harvard Law School
Occupation:	Business executive, lawyer

Thomas Jean Hargrave (December 5, 1891 – November 21, 1962) was an American business executive and lawyer.

Life and career

Hargrave was born in Wymore, Nebraska. He attended the University of Nebraska and Harvard Law School.

Hargrave was president of Eastman Kodak Company^{[1] [2]} during the 1940s.

In 1947, President Harry S. Truman appointed Hargrave to serve as chairman of the Munitions Board. He resigned in 1948 and was succeeded by Donald F. Carpenter.^[3]

Hargrave died^{[4] [5]} on February 21, 1962, at the age of 70.

Notes and References

1. News: Hargrave Sworn in as Chairman of U.S. Munitions Board. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. June 19, 1947. May 12, 2024. 23. Newspapers.com.
2. News: War Plants Plan Drawn By Hargrave. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. June 1, 1948. May 12, 2024. 1. Newspapers.com.
3. News: Thomas J. Hargrave Leaves Chairmanship Of Munitions Board. Eveving Star. Washington, District of Columbia. September 17, 1948. May 12, 2024. 38. Newspapers.com.
4. Web site: Thomas Jean Hargrave Dies; Led Eastman Kodak Since '4l; Chairman, a Lawyer, Guided Camera Concern During Big Growth and Diversification. The New York Times. February 22, 1962. May 12, 2024.
5. News: Thomas J. Hargrave, at 70; Headed Eastman Kodak. Newsday. Melville, New York. February 22, 1962. May 12, 2024. 83. Newspapers.com.