Jacob H. Schiff

""Jacob H. Schiff: His Life and Letters V1"" is a biographical work written by Cyrus Adler that explores the life of Jacob H. Schiff, a prominent American banker and philanthropist of the late 19th and early 20th century. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering Schiff's early life, his rise to prominence in the banking world, and his involvement in various philanthropic endeavors. Adler draws extensively from Schiff's personal letters, which provide insight into his thoughts, motivations, and relationships with other influential figures of his time. The book also delves into Schiff's role in shaping American foreign policy, particularly in relation to his support for the Zionist movement and his efforts to aid Jewish refugees during World War I. Overall, ""Jacob H. Schiff: His Life and Letters V1"" offers a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most influential figures in American finance and philanthropy.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.