Hellman, Irving H., b. 1883-

Biography

Irving H. Hellman was born May 10, 1883 in Los Angeles, California; he succeeded his father, Herman W. Hellman (1843-1906), in the banking business; he was vice-president and director of the Hellman Commercial Trust & Savings Bank; director of the Merchants National Bank and the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce; his hobby was horseback riding and he was president of the Bridle Path Association.

Biographical Narrative

Irving H. Hellman was born on May 10, 1883, the son of Herman W. Hellman, an early investor in Los Angeles real estate, business and banking. He succeeded his father in the banking business and became a vice-president and director of the Hellman Commercial Trust & Savings Bank, and a director of the Merchants National Bank, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, and over 20 corporations. He was a member of the Jonathan, Uplifters, Tuna,Beach, Los Angeles Athletic, Catalina Yacht and many other clubs. He was an enthusiastic and accomplished horseman, as is reflected in this collection, and was also President of the Bridle Path Association.

From the guide to the Irving H. Hellman Papers, 1903-1931, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)