Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Office of First Vice President (Finance and Accounting).

The office of First Vice President was created in 1863. The numerical prefix denoted seniority only, while duties were assigned to individuals on the basis of expertise. Functional designations for vice presidents replaced numerical designations in 1912.

The First Vice President from 1897 to 1909 was John P. Green, who had the general supervision of the Accounting Department from 1888 and of the Treasury Department and the Employes Saving Fund from 1893. He had also handled matters pertaining to the Lines West of Pittsburgh and Erie since 1874.

From the description of Records, 1900-1909. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122648831