Charles Brown Voorhis
Born(1870-03-13)March 13, 1870
Olathe, Kansas, United States
DiedSeptember 16, 1961(1961-09-16) (aged 91)
Pasadena, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Excecutive at Nash Motors, Founder of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
SpouseElla Ward Smith
ChildrenJerry Voorhis

Charles Brown Voorhis (March 13, 1870 - September 16, 1961) was an American industrialist, philanthropist, and educator . Charles Voorhis and his son, U.S. congressman Jerry Voorhis, were founders of the Voorhis School for Boys in San Dimas, California—which became what's today known as California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) in 1938.[1]

Early Life

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Charles Brown Voorhis was born in Olathe, Kansas on March 13, 1870.

References

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  1. ^ "Charles B. Voorhis (1870-1961)". The Voorhis Connection. University Library Special Collections at the Cal Poly Pomona Library. Retrieved 6 March 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)