Anson Phelps Stokes (philanthropist)

Anson Phelps Stokes (April 13, 1874 – August 13, 1958) was an American educator, historian, clergyman, author, philanthropist and civil rights activist.

This article is about the priest and philanthropist. For his father, the banker, see Anson Phelps Stokes. For his son, the Episcopal bishop, see Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr.
Anson Phelps Stokes
Portrait of Stokes by Julius Rolshoven, c. 1900
Born(1874-04-13)April 13, 1874
New Brighton, Staten Island, New York
DiedAugust 13, 1958(1958-08-13) (aged 84)
Lenox, Massachusetts
Alma materYale University
Episcopal Theological School
Spouse
Caroline Mitchell
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ChildrenAnson Phelps Stokes Jr.
Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes II
Olivia Stokes Hatch
Parent(s)Anson Phelps Stokes
Helen Louisa Phelps Stokes
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