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Poillon, William, 1844-1918
- Exist Dates
- 1844 - 1918
- Abstract
- Numismatist William Poillon (1844-1918) of New York City was an early member of the American Numismatic and Archeological Society (later the American Numismatic Society).
Reilly, John, 1876-1931
- Exist Dates
- 1867 - 1931
- Abstract
- John Reilly, Jr. (1876-1931) began his career as an engineer, but his love of coin collecting became his primary interest, and he would eventually amass the largest collection of Far Eastern coins in the world.
Robertson, Robert, 1869-1937
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- September 12, 1869 - January 22, 1937
- Abstract
- A prominent collector of Swedish numismatics, Robertson served as Assistant Curator and photographer for the ANS for much of the 1930s.
Saltus, J. Sanford, 1853-1922
- Exist Dates
- March 09, 1853 - June 23, 1922
- Abstract
- A prominent figure in the leadership of the Society from the 1890s until his death in 1922, Saltus championed the Society's medals program during this period and endowed the medal award named in his honor.
Schroeder, Louis H. (Louis Henry), 1893 or 4-1956
- Exist Dates
- 1893/1894Uncertain - 1956
- Abstract
- Louis H. Schroeder (1893 or 4-1956) of Roslyn Heights, Long Island, New York, donated his collection of porcelain coins, medals, and tokens and Arabic glass weights to the American Numismatic Society in 1946. Born in New York, he attended Pratt Institute and was a pioneer in the field of corrugated paper containers. At the time of his death he was president of three companies: Progressive Corrugated Paper Machinery Company, Corrugated Container Corporation, and the Dixie Container Corporation.
Thompson, Margaret E., 1911-1992
- Exist Dates
- 1911 - 1992
- Abstract
- Assistant Curator and then Curator of Greek Coins from 1949 to 1979, Thompson also served as Chief Curator from 1969 to 1979.
West, Louis C. (Louis Caulton), 1882-1972
- Exist Dates
- October 15, 1882 - January 1972
- Abstract
- The 15th president of the ANS, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1882.
Wood, Howland, 1877-1938
- Exist Dates
- 1877 - 1938
- Abstract
- Howland Wood became a member of the American Numismatic Society in 1909. By 1913 he had been appointed Curator, remaining in this position until his death in 1938.
Zabriskie, Andrew C. (Andrew Christian), 1853-1916
- Exist Dates
- 1853 - September 16, 1916
- Abstract
- Andrew Zabriskie first joined the ANS in 1874 and became a life member in 1894. He served initially as Third Vice-President from 1880-83 and then as First Vice-President from 1884-96 before finally being elected President of the ANS in 1896. He remained as President until his resignation in December 1904.
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