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FRANKLIN, PHILIP ALBRIGHT SMALL
When J. P. Morgan interests completed the formation of the International Mercantile Marine in 1903, Franklin served as a vice-president and director and in 1915, he was appointed receiver to the insolvent company. During the first World War Franklin served as the chairman of the Shipping Control Committee and, as such, was the supreme director of movements of all military cargoes during the crucial years of the conflict.
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Irving Trust Company - Philip Albright Small Franklin
FRANKLIN, PHILIP ALBRIGHT SMALL
1931, New York. Stock certificate for 100 shares of the Irving Trust Company. Issued to the Transport Trading Company Inc. Signed on verso by P. A. S. FRANKLIN (1871 - 1939). Shipping executive, acknowledged as the "Dean of the shipping industry." When J. P. Morgan interests completed the formation of the International Mercantile Marine in 1903, Franklin served as a vice president and director and in 1915, he was appointed receiver to the insolvent company. During the first World War Franklin served as the chairman of the Shipping Control Committee and, as such, was the supreme director of movements of all military cargoes during the crucial years of the conflict. Perferation cancellations not affecting Franklin's bold signature. Fine.
Catalog: # SB-2360
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