Thomas Alexander Mellon Jr. Diaries

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0424

Scope and Content

Each diary contains five consecutive years of entries, with each page separated into five sections corresponding to a different year. Thomas Alexander Mellon Jr. documents the daily life of his immediate family as they travelled around the country. As a close descendent of one of the most influential figures in Pittsburgh society, Mellon is associated with judges, politicians and other prominent Mellon family members. A large portion of these diary entries covers the time the family spent in Florida-especially at their home in Summer Haven, around St. Augustine and Palatka, on trips to Miami, and fishing in Boca Grande. Entries are short and frequently mention people only by family names or nicknames. Other areas covered are Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, the Hamptons (New York), and various national parks.

Dates

Creation: 1913 - 1941

Creator

Mellon, Thomas Alexander, Jr., 1844- (Person)

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Thomas Alexander Mellon (1873-1948) was the oldest grandson of Judge Thomas Mellon, founder of Mellon Bank. His uncle was Andrew W. Mellon. He and his wife, Helen McLanahan Wightman, had several children-including Edward "Ned" Purcell Mellon II, Helen "Patsy" Mellon, Jane Caldwell Mellon, and Elizabeth Mellon Sellers. Thomas A. Mellon Jr. co-founded the Mellon-Stuart Co. construction firm.

Extent

.33 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Five small diaries belonging to Thomas Alexander Mellon (1873-1948), grandson of Judge Thomas Mellon, founder of Mellon Bank. Thomas Alexander Mellon Jr. documents the daily life of his immediate family as they travelled around the country.