Chrysler, Walter P.
Born
4/2/1875
Birthplace
Wamego, Kansas
Titles and Honors
Mgr - American Locomotive
1919 - VP of General Notors & Buick Division President
Exec. VP - Willys-Overland
Chairman, Chrysler Corporation
1919 - VP of General Notors & Buick Division President
Exec. VP - Willys-Overland
Chairman, Chrysler Corporation
Occupation
Began as railroad machinist - by 1911 became manager American Locomotive Company, Pittsburgh Works. 1911, joined 1911 Buick Motor Co., - advanced to V.P. in charge of operations; General Motors Corp.
Served as executive with Willys-Overland, 1920-22, and with Maxwell and Chlamers Motor Corporations (latter became Chrysler
1925 helped form Chrysler Corporation with Fred. M. Zeder, Owen Shelden and Carl Breer; 1928 acquired Dodge Bros.
Served as executive with Willys-Overland, 1920-22, and with Maxwell and Chlamers Motor Corporations (latter became Chrysler
1925 helped form Chrysler Corporation with Fred. M. Zeder, Owen Shelden and Carl Breer; 1928 acquired Dodge Bros.
Publications
Source: "WHO WAS WHO IN AMERICA" - 1897-1942
50.164.170 Photo of Burton 3/54
53.20.26 Phot of in group picture
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50.164.170 Photo of Burton 3/54
53.20.26 Phot of in group picture
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65.276.3 Bust of
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Father
Henry Chrysler
Mother
Anna Maria Breyman
Spouse
Della V. Forker, m. 6/5/1901
Children
Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Nationality
American
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