Jacob H. Schiff

Jacob H. Schiff: His Life and Letters V2 is a biography of the prominent American banker and philanthropist Jacob H. Schiff, written by Cyrus Adler. The book is the second volume of a two-part series, and covers the period of Schiff's life from 1897 to his death in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive account of Schiff's personal and professional life, including his rise to prominence as a banker and his involvement in various philanthropic endeavors. It also includes a collection of Schiff's letters, which offer insights into his thoughts and actions during this period. Throughout the book, Adler explores Schiff's role as a leader in the Jewish community, as well as his contributions to American society more broadly. He also examines Schiff's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Overall, Jacob H. Schiff: His Life and Letters V2 is a detailed and engaging biography of a significant figure in American history, offering valuable insights into the world of finance, philanthropy, and social change during the early 20th century.1928. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766162532. Volume 2 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.