Arthur Sherman Kirk

Background

Kirk, Arthur Sherman was born on June 25, 1891 in Hiawatha, Kansas, United States. Son of Sherman and Harriot (White) Kirk.

Education

AB, Drake University, 1914. Bachelor of Laws, Drake University, 1923. AM, Harvard, 1915.

Career

Proprietor, Chamberlain, Kirk, & Cline, realtors, Des Moines, 1923-1973; president, Home Federal Savings & Loan Association, Des Moines, 1936-1957; Chairman of the Board, Home Federal Savings & Loan Association, Des Moines, 1957-1973. Member Executive Committee, director Valley Bank & Trust Company, Des Moines, 1934-1973.

Achievements

• Arthur Sherman Kirk has been listed as a noteworthy banker, realtor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Des Moines Planning and Zoning Committee, 1935-1945. Chairman trustees Drake University, 1964-1966, chairman relay committee, 1959. With United States Army, 1917-1919.

Member Des Moines Real Estate Board (president 1926, 39), Iowa Association Real Estate Boards (president 1934-1935), American Institute Real Estate Brokers (president 1945), American Institute Real Estate Counselors (governor council 1966-1969), Des Moines Club, Wakonda Club, Masons, Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Leland Chamberlain, September 9, 1919 (deceased April 1972). Children: Joseph C., Catherine (Mistress Edwin Tim Elliot).

Father:

Sherman Kirk

Mother:

Harriot (White) Kirk

Spouse:

Elizabeth Leland Chamberlain

child:

Joseph C. Kirk

child:

Catherine Kirk (Mistress Edwin Tim Elliot)