Neal Dow Becker (February 13, 1883 – May 16, 1955) was an American manufacturer, attorney, and honorary consul general of Bulgaria in the United States.
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| Born | February 13, 1883 Cherry Creek, New York, US |
| Died | May 16, 1955 (aged 72) New York, New York, US |
| Education | Cornell University |
| Occupations | Manufacturer, lawyer |
| Spouses | Iva E. Smith
(m. 1909, died)Charlotte Allen (m. 1954) |
Biography
editBecker was born in Cherry Creek, New York on February 13, 1883.[1][2][3] He graduated from Cornell University in 1905. While at Cornell, he was a member of the Glee Club and the Debate Team. He was also elected into the Sphinx Head Society at Cornell.[2][4]
Becker then practiced law in New York City.[5]
He served as honorary consul general of Bulgaria in the United States from 1923 to 1933.[1][6]
Becker served as a trustee of Cornell University and was chairman of the Board from 1947 to 1953. He was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and he was a founding member of the American Australian Association in 1948, initiated by Keith Murdoch.[7]
He married Iva E. Smith in 1909. After her death, he married Charlotte Allen in 1954.[1]
Becker died from a heart attack at his home in Manhattan on May 16, 1955.[1][5]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Becker, Former Cornell Board Chairman, Dies". The Ithaca Journal. May 16, 1955. p. 10. Retrieved June 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "The Cornell Debate". Old Penn Weekly Review. Vol. II, no. 10. December 19, 1903. p. 2. Retrieved June 17, 2025 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Fun Facts
- ↑ "Becker Wins '94 Prize". Cornell Alumni News. Vol. VII, no. 15. January 18, 1905. p. 238. Retrieved June 17, 2025 – via Google Books.
- 1 2 "Neal Dow Becker Intertype Head is Heart Victim". Daily Freeman. Kingston, New York. May 17, 1955. p. 6. Retrieved June 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Former Olean Man Appointed Consul". The Buffalo News. Olean, New York. June 20, 1923. p. 3. Retrieved June 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "About us: History of the association". American Australian Association. Archived from the original on February 25, 2004. Retrieved January 27, 2026.