William S. Chittenden papers

Collection

Identifier: BUSC-2017-004

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A substantial portion of this collection comprises medical and official records from William S. Chittenden's appointment and release from the U.S. Naval Reserve. There are also two certificates from William's son, Thomas S. Chittenden, signifying his time in the United States Army Air Defense. A third folder in this collection contains pieces of correspondence and personal documents from James Alvin Every, whose connection to William and Thomas Chittenden is unclear.

Dates

1942 - 1958

Creator

Chittenden, William Sisson, 1908-1991 (Person)

Biographical Note

William Sisson Chittenden was born on May 10, 1908 in Binghamton, N.Y. He was the son of Walter L. Chittenden and Eva S. Chittenden, and the grandson of William Worth Sisson. He was educated at Yale University and the Graduate School of Banking. He was a prominent banker with the City National Bank of Binghamton and eventually served on its board and as Assistant Trust Officer.

Chittenden also served as the treasurer of the Susquenango Council, scoutmaster and Court of Honor member of the Boy Scouts of America, and Assistant Treasurer and Director of the Binghamton Boys' Club. Chittenden married Helen Gitchell of Kew Gardens, N.Y. in 1933. They had two children, Thomas and Eva. Chittenden died in Binghamton on November 20, 1991.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection houses several personal documents belonging to William Sisson Chittenden (1908 - 1991), grandson of William Worth Sisson, and prominent banker in Binghamton, N.Y.