Background
Irving, Robert Shippen was born on June 15, 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Archibald and Bertha (Shippen).
Irving, Robert Shippen was born on June 15, 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Archibald and Bertha (Shippen).
Graduate Phillips Exeter Academy, 1926. Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1930.
Underwriting supervisor Federal Housing Administration, Washington, 1934-1940. Executive vice president Washington Clarke Mortgage Company, Philadelphia, 1940-1961. Senior vice president 1st Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Company, Philadelphia, 1961-1968, senior vice president, 1968-1970.
On loan as senior vice president finance, treasurer National Corporation for Housing Partnerships, Washington, 1970-1973.
Trustee Realty Growth Investors, Baltimore.
Member American Bankers Association (member mortgage finance committee 1969-1970. Clubs: Exchange (1st president), Corinthian Yacht (Philadelphia).
Married Ruth Winchester, May 27, 1933. Children: Robert Winchester, Kathleen Winslow (Mistress Paul B. Repetto), Nancy Shippen.