Allan Melvill Pope

Background

Pope, Allan Melvill was born on November 24, 1879 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Carroll and Mabel Richmond (Downer) Pope.

Education

Graduate Boston Latin School, 1898. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1903.

Career

Became connected with First National Corporation, Boston, 1920. vice president in charge New York office, same Corporation, 1921-1925, executive vice president and director, 1925-1928, president, 1928-1929. On separation of The First of Boston from parent institution, First National Bank of Boston, in 1934, became president, director, member Executive Committee The First Boston Corporation, now director, retired as president, 1947. Member board of directors Black Starr Gorham, Incorporated, Insuranshares Certificates, Incorporated., Knapp Brothers Shoe Manufacturing Corporation.

Commissioned second lieutenant, cavalry, United States Army, 1903, and advanced through the grades lieutenant colonel, 1919.

Served in Philippines. Member General Staff, France, 1918.

Participated with 53d French Division in attack on Montdidier-Moyon front. With 30th American Division on various sectors from Ypres to Amiens and in Meuse-Argonne.

Instructor General Staff College, also staff officer General Headquarters, Chaumont.

Secretary General Staff, Washington. Resigned from service. Trustee Silver Hill Foundation.

Vice president council New York University, 1938-1951.

Commerce and Industry Association of New York (president 1945-1948). President Welfare Council New York City, 1943-1946.

Achievements

• Allan Melvill Pope has been listed as a noteworthy investment banker. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Graduates United States Military Academy (honorary. Member, trustee endowment fund), Investment Bankers Association (president 1931-1932), American Acceptance Council (president 1933-1935), National Institute Social Sciences (vice president), West Point Society of New York (president 1936-1938), Beta Gamma Sigma (honorary), Pilgrims of the United States Republican. Clubs: West Point University (New York City).

Connections

Married Elvira Dickson, November 23, 1910 (deceased). Children: Elvira Dickson, Allan Melvill (deceased), Thomas Melvill.

Father:

William Carroll Pope

Mother:

Mabel Richmond (Downer) Pope

Spouse:

Elvira Dickson

child:

Thomas Melvill Pope

child:

Allan Melvill Pope (deceased)

child:

Elvira Dickson Pope