Background
HALL, Alvin W. was born on August 23, 1888 in Harleigh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Wesley and Jane (Marsland) Hall.
Director Bureau of Engraving and Printing
HALL, Alvin W. was born on August 23, 1888 in Harleigh, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles Wesley and Jane (Marsland) Hall.
National. University, Washington, District of Columbia, Bachelor of Laws, 1923.
He received an Bachelor of Laws from the National University School of Law. Hall worked in the private sector as an accountant and auditor before entering government service. In 1920, he joined the United States Bureau of Efficiency and conducted efficiency studies for many government agencies.
In 1922, United States Secretary of the Treasury Andrew West. Mellon appointed Hall to a special committee designed to review the procedures of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
In 1924, he was appointed Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He was the youngest Director of the Bureau ever, and also the longest serving, holding office for thirty years until his retirement in 1954.
Hall died in Washington, District of Columbia in 1969 at age 80.
Member: Sigma Nu Phi. Typothetae of Washington (Honorary). Clubs: Printing House Craftsmen (Washington), Indian Spring Golf.
Spouse Ruth A. Benner, November 20, 1915, Hazleton.