Publisher's Synopsis
Frederick Harris Goff: Lawyer, Banker, Civic Leader is a biographical book written by I. F. Freiberger. The book details the life and achievements of Frederick Harris Goff, who was a prominent lawyer, banker, and civic leader in the early 20th century. Goff was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1858 and went on to attend Yale University and Harvard Law School. He began his career as a lawyer in Cleveland and quickly became known for his expertise in corporate law. Goff later became involved in banking and was instrumental in the founding of the Cleveland Trust Company, which became one of the largest banks in the United States. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Goff was also a dedicated civic leader. He was involved in numerous charitable organizations and was especially committed to improving the lives of children. Goff was a founding member of the Cleveland Foundation, which was the first community foundation in the world. The book provides insight into Goff's personal life as well, including his marriage to his wife, Mary, and their family life. Overall, Frederick Harris Goff: Lawyer, Banker, Civic Leader is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life of a remarkable man who made significant contributions to his community and the world of finance.Delivered At The 1951 Cleveland Dinner Of The The Newcomen Society At Cleveland, Ohio.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
