Masland, Frank Elmer, Jr.

Barbara Lillich

Interview of Barbara Lillich for the Elizabeth V. and George F. Gardner Digital Library. Lillich discusses growing up in Cumberland County, PA, her family's relationship with Frank Masland, and meeting her husband David.

Frank Elmer Masland Jr. (1895-1994)

Photo of Frank Elmer Masland Jr.

Frank Elmer Masland Jr. was a prominent industrialist, conservationist, explorer, philanthropist and pillar of the Carlisle community throughout the twentieth century. Born to Frank Elmer Masland and Mary Esther Gossler on December 8, 1895, he was the grandson of Charles Henry Masland, founder of the Carlisle carpet company C. H. Masland & Sons.