Samuel Agar Salvage
British businessman (1876-1946)
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Samuel Agar Salvage KBE OBE (November 20, 1876 – July 10, 1946) was an English businessman, sometimes called the "father of the rayon industry in the United States."
Sir Samuel Agar Salvage | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 20, 1876 London, England |
| Died | July 10, 1946 (aged 69) |
| Known for | President of The Viscose Company |
| Spouse | Mary K. Richmond |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
Salvage was born in London and emigrated to the United States in 1893[1] at age 17.[2] In 1925, he became the president of The Viscose Company and was later chairman of the board.[1]
In 1942, he was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to the rayon industry.[1]
Personal life
Salvage married Mary Katherine Richmond (died 1964) and lived together at their home in Old Brookville, New York, called Rynwood, which Salvage had built in 1927 by architect Roger Bullard, with gardens designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman.[3] Together, they had three daughters:[4] Katherine H. Salvage,[5] Margaret S. Salvage[5] and Magdelaine S. Salvage.[5]
Salvage died July 10, 1946, at his home on Fisher's Island, New York.[1]
Descendants
Salvage's grandson is Charles Taliaferro (b. 1952), the philosopher specializing in Theology and Philosophy of Religion at St. Olaf College.[6]
