Background
Donnelley, Thomas Elliott was born on August 18, 1867 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Robert and Naomi Ann (Shenstone) Donnelley.
Donnelley, Thomas Elliott was born on August 18, 1867 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Robert and Naomi Ann (Shenstone) Donnelley.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1889.
Upon graduation, 1889, entered business established by his father, 1864. Served as a workman in all departments, since death of father in 1899 and until 1934, as president R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, Chairman of the Board, 1934-1952. Chairman, board Reuben H. Donnelley Corporation 1929-1952, now honorary chairman director International Harvester Company, Protective Mutual Insurance Company, First National Bank Lake Forest.
Was director pulp and paper division of War Industries Board.
Member First Baptist Church. Clubs: Commercial, Chicago, Union League, University, Quadrangle, Caxton, Onwentsia, Old Elm.
Married Laura Leonora Gaylord, May 24, 1899 (died 1932). Children: Clarissa, Elliott, Gaylord.