Innes, William T. (William Thornton), 1874-1969

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Dates:

Birth 1874

Death 1969

Biographical notes:

William Thornton Innes was a Philadelphia publisher and editor.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1898-1969. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122608750

From the guide to the William T. (William Thornton) Innes papers, ca. 1898-1969, Circa 1898-1969, (American Philosophical Society)

William Thornton Innes was born in Philadelphia in 1874. Innes' printing career began in 1892 at Billstein and Son; however, Innes soon established his own printing firm, Innes & Sons, Printers and Publishers. During the 1920's Innes helped establish a trade school for printing and over the years Innes made a substantial contribution to industrial arts education in Philadelphia.

Innes' interests expanded beyond printing and in 1908 he authored a book about acquarium fish. In 1932 Innes began publishing a monthly magazine called THE ACQUARIUM. In 1956 Innes retired as president of the National Mutual Fire Insurance Co., thirteen years prior to his death on February 27, 1969. Innes was the last private resident on the Temple campus.

From the description of Papers, 1869-1960. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122491161