He served as Chairman of the Board from 1940 to 1947 .
Upon becoming the President of the New York State Grange , Babcock became an ex officio Cornell Trustee in 1930 .
Babcock served as Chairman of the Board from 1940 to 1947 .
Upon becoming the President of the New York State Grange , Babcock became an ex officio Cornell Trustee in 1930 .