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Clarence H. Adams (November 1, 1905 – May 10, 1987) was an American government official and businessman who served as a commissioner of the
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from 1952 to 1956.


Early life

Adams was born on November 1, 1905, in
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(then part of
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) to Orin J. Adams and Rose (Moody) Adams. In 1923 he graduated from
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. He began his banking career with the York County Trust Company in Ogunquit. In 1923 he moved to Hartford to work as a cashier for Fuller, Richter, Aldrich & Co.


Government career

From 1931 to 1952, Adams was the Securities Administrator for Connecticut Banking Department. He was the first person to hold this position. During this time he also was director of the Connecticut Fraud Bureau, assistant to the state banking commissioner and president of the National Association of State Securities Administrators. He was a member U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from 1952 to 1956.


Business career

After leaving the SEC, Adams became chairman and chief executive officer of National Equities Inc., a private real estate investment and development company. In this role he also served as vice president and treasurer of the
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, vice president of Ruppert Knickerbocker Brewery, and trustee and President of the
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Personal life

On October 10, 1931, Adams married Arlene M. Sawyer. They remained married until his death in 1987. They had two daughters. Adams was a member of the
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. Adams was a resident of Ogunquit, Maine,
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Death

Adams died on May 10, 1987, in
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Adams, Clarence H. 1905 births 1987 deaths American financial businesspeople Boston Celtics executives Members of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission People from Bloomfield, Connecticut People from Ogunquit, Maine Businesspeople from Washington, D.C. People from Mamaroneck, New York Connecticut Republicans 20th-century American businesspeople Truman administration personnel Eisenhower administration personnel