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Unlike his father, [[James Talcott|James]], who never received a college degree, Talcott was a graduate of [[Princeton University]], Class of 1888. While he was an undergraduate, he helped found the [[University Cottage Club]] together with six other students. |
Unlike his father, [[James Talcott|James]], who never received a college degree, Talcott was a graduate of [[Princeton University]], Class of 1888. While he was an undergraduate, he helped found the [[University Cottage Club]] together with six other students. |
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Revision as of 13:15, 21 December 2025
American businessman
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James Frederick Talcott |
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| Born | September 14, 1866 |
| Died | February 6, 1944 |
| Burial place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Occupations | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Frank Vanderbilt Crawford |
James Frederick Talcott (September 14, 1866 – February 6, 1944) was an American financier and philanthropist involved in numerous charities and art organizations.
Early life and education
James Frederick Talcott was the son of James Talcott and Henrietta E. Francis Talcott, prominent American philanthropists who supported many charities and educational endeavors. Unlike his father, James, who never received a college degree, Talcott was a graduate of Princeton University, Class of 1888. While he was an undergraduate, he helped found the University Cottage Club together with six other students.
Religious organizations
Faith was a constant theme in Talcott’s life. He was engaged in numerous religious-based philanthropies and became a church deacon in 1893.[1] Talcott became president of the American Bible Society in 1931.[2]
Cultural and educational institutions
Talcott was elected President of the National Arts Club in 1938.[3] He was a trustee of Lincoln University.
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