Russell, Charles Augustus, 1886-1962.

Charles Augustus Russell was born in Essex, Connecticut on March 20, 1886. He was educated at Wesleyan University, where he received a B.A. in 1905. He was admitted to the New York bar in 1907 and practiced law in Connecticut between 1910 and 1914. He then served as attorney for the Connecticut Public Utilities Commission, a position he held until 1917. Between 1929 and 1949, he was president and treasurer of the Edward Hazen Foundation. Russell was active in many philanthropic and public service organizations. He died in 1962.

From the guide to the Charles Augustus Russell papers, 1928-1954, (Manuscripts and Archives)

Lawyer; B.A., Wesleyan University, 1905; admitted to New York bar in 1907; practiced in Connecticut 1910-1914; attorney for Connecticut Public Utilities Commission, 1914-1917; president and treasurer of Edward Hazen Foundation, 1929-1949; active in many philanthropic and public service organizations.

From the description of Charles Augustus Russell papers, 1928-1954 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702166557