Henry P. Davison - The Record Of A Useful Life
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491_9781443730822
HENRY P. DAVISON CHAIRMAN OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WAR COUNCIL- THE RECORD OF A USEFUL LIFE by HIS FRIEND AND PARTNER THOMAS W. LAMONT.Originally published by 1933. Contents include: FOREWORD xv L His LIFE IN BRIEF I Three significant periods in Davisons career His early work in banking organization and important banking consolidations Outbreak of the Great War Damson and the preservation of New York Citys credit His effective plan for bringing into order the chaotic Allied purchasing arrangements in America The Red Cross under his direction helping to win the War. IL BOYHOOD IN TROY 15 Harry s childhood days Death of his mother He makes a new home for himself Fam ily and religious life in Merrick Pomeroys house The young school teacher Board ing-school times in New England Depar ture from Troy for the world of affairs. III. SCHOOL DAYS AT GREYLOCK 30 Three years at New England boarding school A stimulating atmosphere for both study and pranks A leader among the students Life-long friendships formed at school. IV. BANKING AT BRIDGEPORT 36 Finding himself in a real job at last Whist parties with P. T. Barnum The meeting with Kate Trubee and their engagement Fishing and shooting in the Maine woods. V. EARLY YEARS IN NEW YORK 43 At the Astor Place Bank in 1891 Rapid promotion at the Liberty National Final transference to vice-presidency of the First CONTENTS National Bank Some characteristics of this institution George F. Bakers career and his influence on Damsons work. VI. THE BANKERS TRUST COMPANY 51 Genesis o/ Davisons idea Building a bank for bankers Personality ofE. C. Converse and other associates The institutions early years Benjamin Strong joins the official staff His aims and achievements Per manent record of Lavisons work for the Company. VII. START OF ASTOR TRUST COMPANY 65 A move to develop uptown business Link ing of the Astor National Bank with the Bankers Trust Company group Davisons unique methods in choosing officials for the new institution.
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