Joseph W. Frazer
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Joseph Washington Frazer was a 20th-century American automobile company executive employed in succession by Chrysler
, Willys-Overland, Graham-Paige
and Kaiser-Frazer Corporation. He was a cousin of George Washington
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and attended Yale
's Sheffield Scientific School
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about Chrysler's new low-entry automobile. "Well, boss," replied Frazer, "why not call it Plymouth? That's a good old American name. Ever hear of Plymouth Binder Twine?"http://www.allpar.com/history/plymouth/plymouth-name.html According to Frazer, Chrysler (himself once a farmer) replied, "Every farmer in America knows about Plymouth Binder Twine." Sources: "Kaiser- Frazer:The Last Onslaught On Detroit", by Richard M. Langworth; Collectible Automobile, April, 1988
military utility vehicle.
with an entirely new model named the Frazer. In his search for financial funding he met Henry J. Kaiser, a California
industrialist. Kaiser was also considering marketing a new car and they decided to join forces. The car, the "Frazer", was named in honor of Joseph Washington Frazer, while he was the president of the Graham-Paige Motors Company.http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z10095/Graham_Supercharged%20Combination/default.aspx
.http://www.allpar.com/history/inside/commentary.shtml The company also began production of farm equipment under the Rototiller name.http://www.answers.com/topic/graham-paige Frazer resigned from Kaiser-Frazer on January 14, 1954.
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– August 7, 1971 in Newport, Rhode Island
) was the son of James Stokes Frazer (October 7, 1852 in Lebanon, Tennessee
– April 17, 1892 in Nashville, Tennnessee.) and Mary Washington (October 25, 1855 in Robertson County, Tennessee – January 16, 1928 in Nashville, Tennessee.). They were married on May 8, 1878. Joseph married Lucille Frost (January 3, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois – ?) on November 18, 1914.
Joseph and Lucille had one daughter Aerielle (August 23, 1917 – February 7, 2006 in Newport, Rhode Island). Joseph Frazer died of cancer at his home in Newport.
Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925....
, Willys-Overland, Graham-Paige
Graham-Paige
Graham-Paige was an American automobile manufacturer founded by brothers Joseph B. Graham and Robert C. Graham , and Canadian Ray Austin in 1927. Automobile production ceased in 1940, and its automotive assets were acquired by Kaiser-Frazer in 1947...
and Kaiser-Frazer Corporation. He was a cousin of George Washington
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
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Education
Frazer graduated from the Hotchkiss SchoolHotchkiss School
The Hotchkiss School is an independent, coeducational American college preparatory boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut. Founded in 1891, the school enrolls students in grades 9 through 12 and a small number of postgraduates...
and attended Yale
YALE
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's Sheffield Scientific School
Sheffield Scientific School
Sheffield Scientific School was founded in 1847 as a school of Yale College in New Haven, Connecticut for instruction in science and engineering. Originally named the Yale Scientific School, it was renamed in 1861 in honor of Joseph E. Sheffield, the railroad executive. The school was...
.
Chrysler
While at Chrysler, Frazer offered his opinion to Walter ChryslerWalter Chrysler
Walter Percy Chrysler was an American machinist, railroad mechanic and manager, automotive industry executive, Freemason, and founder of the Chrysler Corporation.- Railroad career :...
about Chrysler's new low-entry automobile. "Well, boss," replied Frazer, "why not call it Plymouth? That's a good old American name. Ever hear of Plymouth Binder Twine?"http://www.allpar.com/history/plymouth/plymouth-name.html According to Frazer, Chrysler (himself once a farmer) replied, "Every farmer in America knows about Plymouth Binder Twine." Sources: "Kaiser- Frazer:The Last Onslaught On Detroit", by Richard M. Langworth; Collectible Automobile, April, 1988
Willys-Overland
Frazer was elected president of Willys-Overland in 1939. He is notable as having been the chief executive of Willys when that company won the US government contract for design of the JeepJeep
Jeep is an automobile marque of Chrysler . The first Willys Jeeps were produced in 1941 with the first civilian models in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle and sport utility vehicle brand. It inspired a number of other light utility vehicles, such as the Land Rover which is the second...
military utility vehicle.
Graham-Paige Motors
Frazer assumed control of Graham-Paige Motors Corporation in August 1944. He and some associates had purchased 265,000 shares of Graham-Paige Motors Corporation from one of its founders, Joseph B. Graham, for $2 per share earlier in 1944. Frazer then announced Graham-Paige would return to car manufacturing after the end of World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
with an entirely new model named the Frazer. In his search for financial funding he met Henry J. Kaiser, a California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
industrialist. Kaiser was also considering marketing a new car and they decided to join forces. The car, the "Frazer", was named in honor of Joseph Washington Frazer, while he was the president of the Graham-Paige Motors Company.http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z10095/Graham_Supercharged%20Combination/default.aspx
Kaiser-Frazer
The Frazer car was made in partnership with Henry J. KaiserHenry J. Kaiser
Henry John Kaiser was an American industrialist who became known as the father of modern American shipbuilding. He established the Kaiser Shipyard which built Liberty ships during World War II, after which he formed Kaiser Aluminum and Kaiser Steel. Kaiser organized Kaiser Permanente health care...
.http://www.allpar.com/history/inside/commentary.shtml The company also began production of farm equipment under the Rototiller name.http://www.answers.com/topic/graham-paige Frazer resigned from Kaiser-Frazer on January 14, 1954.
Real Estate
In the early 1960s Graham-Paige dropped the "Motors" from its name and turned to real estate business, buying up such properties as the Madison Square Gardens. In 1962 the firm officially changed its name to the Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden
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Family
Joseph Washington Frazer (March 4, 1892 in Nashville, TennesseeNashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
– August 7, 1971 in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island
Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about south of Providence. Known as a New England summer resort and for the famous Newport Mansions, it is the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport which houses the United States Naval War...
) was the son of James Stokes Frazer (October 7, 1852 in Lebanon, Tennessee
Lebanon, Tennessee
Lebanon is a city in Wilson County, Tennessee, in the United States. The population was 20,235 at the 2000 census. It serves as the county seat of Wilson County. Lebanon is located in middle Tennessee, approximately 25 miles east of downtown Nashville. Local residents have also called it...
– April 17, 1892 in Nashville, Tennnessee.) and Mary Washington (October 25, 1855 in Robertson County, Tennessee – January 16, 1928 in Nashville, Tennessee.). They were married on May 8, 1878. Joseph married Lucille Frost (January 3, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois – ?) on November 18, 1914.
Joseph and Lucille had one daughter Aerielle (August 23, 1917 – February 7, 2006 in Newport, Rhode Island). Joseph Frazer died of cancer at his home in Newport.