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'''Roy Arthur Hunt''' (August 3, 1881 – 1966) was an American businessman who served as president of [[Alcoa]] from 1928 to 1963.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1966-10-22 |title=Roy A. Hunt Dies in Pittsburgh; Former President of Alcoa, 85; Founder's Son Who Grew Up With Concern Guided It From 1928 to 1963 |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1966/10/22/archives/roy-a-hunt-dies-in-pittsburgh-former-president-of-alcoa-85-founders.html |access-date=2023-07-21 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In 1957 he was one of the richest people in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richest People in America (1957) - LittleSis |url=https://littlesis.org/lists/1203-richest-people-in-america-1957/members |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=littlesis.org}}</ref> |
'''Roy Arthur Hunt''' (August 3, 1881 – 1966) was an American businessman who served as president of [[Alcoa]] from 1928 to 1963.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |date=1966-10-22 |title=Roy A. Hunt Dies in Pittsburgh; Former President of Alcoa, 85; Founder's Son Who Grew Up With Concern Guided It From 1928 to 1963 |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1966/10/22/archives/roy-a-hunt-dies-in-pittsburgh-former-president-of-alcoa-85-founders.html |access-date=2023-07-21 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> In 1957 he was one of the richest people in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Richest People in America (1957) - LittleSis |url=https://littlesis.org/lists/1203-richest-people-in-america-1957/members |access-date=2023-07-21 |website=littlesis.org}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Roy Arthur Hunt was born on August 3, 1881, in [[Nashua, New Hampshire]]. When he was young he and his family moved to [[Pittsburgh]], where his father founded the [[Pittsburgh Reduction Company]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roy A. Hunt {{!}} Roy A. Hunt Foundation |url=https://rahuntfdn.org/roy-a-hunt/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref |
Roy Arthur Hunt was born on August 3, 1881, in [[Nashua, New Hampshire]]. When he was young he and his family moved to [[Pittsburgh]], where his father founded the [[Pittsburgh Reduction Company]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |title=Roy A. Hunt {{!}} Roy A. Hunt Foundation |url=https://rahuntfdn.org/roy-a-hunt/ |access-date=2023-07-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="auto"/> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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He started his career as an assistant superintendent at his father's company.<ref |
He started his career as an assistant superintendent at his father's company.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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In 1914, Hunt joined Alcoa's board of directors, and served as general superintendent of Alcoa's fabricating plants, and helped the government with aluminium production for the war.<ref |
In 1914, Hunt joined Alcoa's board of directors, and served as general superintendent of Alcoa's fabricating plants, and helped the government with aluminium production for the war.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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In 1918, Hunt was promoted to vice president.<ref |
In 1918, Hunt was promoted to vice president.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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In 1928, Hunt was elected as Alcoa's president, and he served in that position until 1963.<ref |
In 1928, Hunt was elected as Alcoa's president, and he served in that position until 1963.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Hunt was the only son of Alcoa's founder, [[Alfred E. Hunt]].<ref |
Hunt was the only son of Alcoa's founder, [[Alfred E. Hunt]].<ref name="auto1"/> |
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Hunt had four children. [[Alfred M. Hunt]] (1919–1984) was secretary of [[Alcoa]]. [[Torrence M. Hunt]] (1922–2004) was a vice president of Alcoa. [[Roy A. Hunt Jr]]. (1925–1981) was a vice president at [[Mellon Bank]]. [[Richard M. Hunt (died 2020)|Richard M. Hunt]] (died 2020) was the University Marshal of [[Harvard University|Harvard]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=1981-07-11 |title=Roy A. Hunt Jr. Dead at 56; Retired Mellon Bank Official |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1981/07/11/obituaries/roy-a-hunt-jr-dead-at-56-retired-mellon-bank-official.html |access-date=2023-07-21 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref |
Hunt had four children. [[Alfred M. Hunt]] (1919–1984) was secretary of [[Alcoa]]. [[Torrence M. Hunt]] (1922–2004) was a vice president of Alcoa. [[Roy A. Hunt Jr]]. (1925–1981) was a vice president at [[Mellon Bank]]. [[Richard M. Hunt (died 2020)|Richard M. Hunt]] (died 2020) was the University Marshal of [[Harvard University|Harvard]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=1981-07-11 |title=Roy A. Hunt Jr. Dead at 56; Retired Mellon Bank Official |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1981/07/11/obituaries/roy-a-hunt-jr-dead-at-56-retired-mellon-bank-official.html |access-date=2023-07-21 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/>[https://rahuntfdn.org/roy-a-hunt/ Roy A. Hunt | Roy A. Hunt Foundation] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Roy Arthur Hunt (August 3, 1881 – 1966) was an American businessman who served as president of Alcoa from 1928 to 1963.[1] In 1957 he was one of the richest people in the world.[2]
Early life
Roy Arthur Hunt was born on August 3, 1881, in Nashua, New Hampshire. When he was young he and his family moved to Pittsburgh, where his father founded the Pittsburgh Reduction Company.[3][1]
Career
He started his career as an assistant superintendent at his father's company.[3]
In 1914, Hunt joined Alcoa's board of directors, and served as general superintendent of Alcoa's fabricating plants, and helped the government with aluminium production for the war.[3]
In 1918, Hunt was promoted to vice president.[3]
In 1928, Hunt was elected as Alcoa's president, and he served in that position until 1963.[3]
Personal life
Hunt was the only son of Alcoa's founder, Alfred E. Hunt.[3]
Hunt had four children. Alfred M. Hunt (1919–1984) was secretary of Alcoa. Torrence M. Hunt (1922–2004) was a vice president of Alcoa. Roy A. Hunt Jr. (1925–1981) was a vice president at Mellon Bank. Richard M. Hunt (died 2020) was the University Marshal of Harvard.[4][3]Roy A. Hunt | Roy A. Hunt Foundation
References
- ^ a b "Roy A. Hunt Dies in Pittsburgh; Former President of Alcoa, 85; Founder's Son Who Grew Up With Concern Guided It From 1928 to 1963". The New York Times. 1966-10-22. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ "Richest People in America (1957) - LittleSis". littlesis.org. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Roy A. Hunt | Roy A. Hunt Foundation". Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ "Roy A. Hunt Jr. Dead at 56; Retired Mellon Bank Official". The New York Times. 1981-07-11. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
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