E. N. Brandt

Born: 1922   Detroit , MI
Died: 2018
Parents: Norman Frederick and Jessie L. (Wilson) Brandt
Spouse: Jeannette LeLay Brandt (Sept. 25, 1952)
Address(es):
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Burial: Midland Cemetery
Midland , MI
Contact Information:
Website : http://www.chemheritage.org/discover/collections/oral-histories/details/brandt-en-ned.aspx

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Chairman of the board : a biography of Carl A. Gerstacker Biography Adult East Lansing : Michigan State University Press 2003
Mary E. Dow, Midland's first librarian Michigan History Adult [Midland, Mich.] : Midland County Historical Society of the Midland Center for the Arts 2000
Growth Company, Dow Chemical's First Century Non Fiction Adult East Lansing : Michigan State University Press 1997
The Papers of Herbert H. Dow
- With Barbara S. Brennan
Non Fiction , Michigan History Adult Midland, Mich. : Post Street Archives 1990
What is the aim or goal of your writing: If you enjoy doing it, assuming it's constructive, do it.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
State Certification
- Library Science
Western Michigan University 1963 -1966

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Director-Post St. Archives Dow Chemical Company Midland , MI 1986
Corporate historian Dow Chemical Company Midland , MI 1973 -1997
Public relations director Dow Chemical Company Midland , MI 1953 -1986
Press Attache U.S. State Department Paris, France 1949 -1953
Editor Export-Import Journal Paris, France 1947 -1949
Reporter United Press Lansing and Detroit , MI 1946 -1947
Reporter United Press Lansing and Detroit , MI 1942 -1943
First Lieutenant United States Army European Theater of Operations 1942 -1946

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Other Comments:

Ned Brandt's philanthropic impact on Midland and beyond is legendary. As secretary and vice president for the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation since 1980, he has helped the foundation direct their donation of well over $238,000,000 to Midland, the region, the state and the nation. Known locally as "the Gatekeeper" for the steady stream of initial grant applications, Ned analyzed new applications for decades, worked with Carl Gerstacker and then Alan Ott prioritizing their funding, and advised the foundation as a member of the Executive Committee. His understanding of major relationships in the community and his recollections of the long-term objectives of the foundation's founders have helped the successor Gerstacker family members and made him a pivotal foundation trustee.

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