Neal Dow Becker (Feb. 13, 1883 - May 16, 1955) was a manufacturer, attorney, and Consul General to Bulgaria.
Becker was born in Cherry Creek, New York. Becker 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.
Becker then practiced law in New York City.
Becker served as a Trustee of Cornell University and was chairman of the Board from 1947-1953. He was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and he was a co-founder of the American Australian Association in 1948.
References
- Fun Facts
- Cornell Alumni News, Vol. 7 No. 9 p. 65 (November 25, 1903)
- American Australian Association | History of the Association
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byHoward Edward Babcock | Chairman of Cornell Board of Trustees 1947–1953 |
Succeeded byJohn Lyon Collyer |