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Andrew W. Mellon returns from St. James Court for Christmas holidays photograph, 1932

Permanent ID:
6701
Date:
December 22 1932
Image Description:
Photograph of Andrew William Mellon returning home for the holidays.  Mellon was an American banker, philanthropist, industrialist, and United States Secretary of the Treasury.   Born on March 24, 1855 to Thomas and Sarah Mellon of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mellon grew up to be one of the brightest financial prodigies in the United States.  His legacy includes profitable enterprises in the banking, aluminum, and industrial abrasives industries.  Mellon served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1921-1932.  Mellon died in New York on August 26, 1937. 

From original photo caption: "Andrew Mellon, U.S. ambassador to Great Britain arriving home on the S.S. Europa for a Christmas vacation."
Address:
New York
Format:
Photographs
Dimensions:
Width: 15 cm, Height: 20 cm (image)
Collection:
Philadelphia Record photograph morgue
Related Person or Organization:
Mellon, Andrew William (depicted)
Library of Congress Subjects:
Mellon, Andrew W. (Andrew William), 1855-1937 [info:lc/authorities/names/n84033829]