Background
Derlip, John Russell Van was born on January 25, 1860 in Dansville, New York, United States. Son of John Adams and Anna (Day) Van Derlip.
Derlip, John Russell Van was born on January 25, 1860 in Dansville, New York, United States. Son of John Adams and Anna (Day) Van Derlip.
Graduate Dansville Seminary, 1877.
Admitted to New York bar, 1881, and began practice at Dansville. Moved to Minneapolis, 1883. Member Wilson & Van Derlip, 1888-1902, Van Derlip & Lum, 1906-1916.
Chairman of the Board The Munsingwear Corporation, Munsingwear, Incorporated., Wayne Knitting Mills, Vassar Swiss Underwear Company Active in creation of Minneapolis Institute of Arts (music), president and trustee from foundation, 1915.
Also president and trustee Minneapolis Foundation, Minneapolis School of Artist Director Minneapolis Orchestral Association.
Trustee Saint Mary's Hall, Faribault, Minnesota.
Member Wilson & Van Derlip, 1888-1902, Van Derlip & Lum, 1906-1916.
Married Ethel Morrison, January 18, 1898 (died 1921).