Background
Coleman, John A. was born on December 24, 1901 in New York City. Son of John A. and Nora (O’Connor) Coleman.
Coleman, John A. was born on December 24, 1901 in New York City. Son of John A. and Nora (O’Connor) Coleman.
Student Holy Trinity School, 1907-1915. Doctor of Laws, Manhattan College, Niagara University, Saint Anselm’s College, Notre Dame University, Fordham University, Manhattanville College, Marymount College, Syracuse (New York) U. Doctor of Commercial Science, Holy Cross.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Providence College.
Floor page New York Stock Exchange, 1916. Member of New York Curb Exchange, 1923-1924. Member of New York Stock Exchange, 1924-1977, governor 1938-1943, 48-77, vice Chairman of the Board, 1941-1943, chairman, 1943-1947.
Partner Adler, Coleman & Company.
Director Chrysler Corporation, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, East River Savings Bank, New York Telephone Company Chairman of the executive committee American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres.
Director General Aniline & Film Corporation President board New York Foundling Hospital. Trustee Catholic U. American, Washington, Altman Foundation, Alfred East. Smith Memorial Foundation Executive Chairman Cardinal’s Committee of Laity.
Trustee Catholic Charities, Incorporated.
Member of New York Curb Exchange, 1923-1924. Member of New York Stock Exchange, 1924-1977, governor 1938-1943, 48-77, vice Chairman of the Board, 1941-1943, chairman, 1943-1947. Member Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick (past president).
Clubs: Athletic, Manhattan (New York City).
Married Ann Meehan, June 7, 1930. Children: John A., Thomas, Mary Ann (Mistress Harry C. Hagerty, Junior.