Background
Kieffer, Paul was born on July 16, 1881 in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. Son of Joseph Spangler and Mary Martin (Clarke) Kieffer.
Kieffer, Paul was born on July 16, 1881 in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. Son of Joseph Spangler and Mary Martin (Clarke) Kieffer.
Bachelor of Arts, Franklin and Marshall College, 1901. Harvard Law School, 1903-1904. Bachelor of Civil Law (1st class) University of Oxford, England, 1907.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Franklin and Marshall College, 1934.
1 daughter (by prior marriage) Betty. Admitted to New York bar, 1908, practiced in New York City, 1908-1969. Member firm, Kieffer and Hahn.
President board of trustees, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1941-1955, honorary president for life, 1955-1969.
President Association American Rhodes Scholars.
Member American and New York State bar associations, New York County Lawyers Association, International Law Association Beta Kappa. Clubs: Century, University, Harvard, Players, Bankers, British Schools and Universities (New York City).
Married Mabel Wallace, April.