Frank R. Milliken

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Frank R. Milliken was an American businessperson.[1][2]

Early life and education[edit]

Milliken was born on January 25, 1914, in Malden, Massachusetts.[2][3] He received a degree in mining engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1934.[2][4]

Career[edit]

Milliken presided over Kennecott, based in New York City during the nationalization of the company's Chilean mines and stricter environmental regulations.[5][6] In 1977, during his tenure, Kennecott acquired Carborundum.[5][7]

In 1975, Miliken became a member of the National Academy of Engineering.[2] He took retirement in 1979. He died on December 4, 1991.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Archives, L. A. Times (December 16, 1991). "Frank R. Milliken; Former President of Kennecott Copper Corp". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "FRANK R. MILLIKEN 1914–1991". NAE Website. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Lambert, Bruce (December 15, 1991). "Frank R. Milliken, Who Headed Kennecott Copper, Is Dead at 77". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  4. ^ "Corporation's Frank R. Milliken is Dead". MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. January 8, 1992. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Archives, L. A. Times (December 16, 1991). "Frank R. Milliken; Former President of Kennecott Copper Corp". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  6. ^ Lambert, Bruce (December 15, 1991). "Frank R. Milliken, Who Headed Kennecott Copper, Is Dead at 77". The New York Times. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via NYTimes.com.
  7. ^ "Retired Kennecot Copper Co. Executive Frank R. Milliken Dies In Arizona". AP NEWS. Retrieved February 8, 2023.