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Francis Patrick Garvan

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American lawyer and art collector (1912-1953)

United StatesLawyersLived 1875 to 1937 · aged 62
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Francis Patrick Garvan was an American lawyer, government official, and long-time president of the Chemical Foundation, Inc.

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Garvan with other Alien Property Custodian officials and directors (back row, far right)Garvan with other Alien Property Custodian officials and directors (back row, far right)The mausoleum of Francis Patrick Garvan in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NYThe mausoleum of Francis Patrick Garvan in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY

Awards 5

1932Mendel Medal
1929Priestley Medal
1929American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal
honorary doctor of Fordham University
honorary doctor of Yale University

Connected to Francis 6

Honoré MercierAlso won honorary doctor of Fordham UniversityHugh Stott TaylorAlso won Mendel MedalWilliam Watson GoodwinAlso won honorary doctor of Yale UniversityJames Flack NorrisAlso won American Institute of Chemists Gold MedalJohn C. Bailar, Jr.Also won Priestley MedalAngelo Dell'AcquaAlso won honorary doctor of Fordham University

About this person

Francis Patrick Garvan was an American lawyer, government official, and long-time president of the Chemical Foundation, Inc. The Chemical Foundation was established to administer in the public interest 4,500 German patents associated with production of synthetic organic chemicals and related pharmaceuticals seized by the Office of Alien Property Custodian after the US entered World War I.

Country
United States
Category
Lawyers
Type
Lawyer
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1875 to 1937 · aged 62
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5 languages

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