Jacob H. Schiff

""Jacob H. Schiff: His Life and Letters V1"" is a biography written by Cyrus Adler about the life of Jacob H. Schiff, a prominent banker and philanthropist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is the first of two volumes and contains detailed accounts of Schiff's life, including his upbringing in Germany, his immigration to the United States, and his rise to become one of the most influential figures in American finance. The book also includes a collection of Schiff's personal letters, providing insight into his thoughts, motivations, and relationships with other prominent figures of his time. Overall, ""Jacob H. Schiff: His Life and Letters V1"" offers a comprehensive look into the life and legacy of an important figure in American history.1928. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766162540. Volume 1 of 2. These volumes represent the biographical account of Jacob H. Schiff, the American banker and philanthropist. Written by a very close acquaintance of Schiff, this account of his life is as close to an autobiography as can be without his writing it himself. Schiff was a partner in Kuhn, Loeb and Company, later becoming the head of the firm. He was known for his role with E.H. Harriman against J.P. Morgan and Company and J.J. Hill in the struggle for control of the Northern Pacific Railroad, which later led to the stock market panic of May 9, 1901. His philanthropies included establishing a Semitic Museum at Harvard University, a chair for the study of German culture at Cornell, as well as various hospitals and schools of higher education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.