Ivins, William Mills

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William Mills Ivins

1851-1915

William Mills Ivins

(22 April 1851 − 23 July 1915)

Distinguished American lawyer. Represented H.P.B. in her lawsuit against Clementine Gerebko. During 1885-88, was judge advocate general of New York state; in 1881-82 was to a large extent acting mayor of New York under Wm. R. Grace. In 1907-09, was Chairman of the committee which prepared the Ivins Charter for New York city, which became a model for other city charters. (BCW 1:471). Recalled his acquaintance with H. P. Blavatsky during her lawsuit and her work as a translator (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 1:84-85).

Some links:

• Quotes: Boris de Zirkoff
• CTD article in Russian: Айвинс, Уильям Миллс
• Wikipedia: William Mills Ivins Sr.

Mentions

Mentioned in: H.P.Bs Lawsuit in America – recollections of their acquaintance and of translation work (BCW 1:84-85)

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To show: William Mills Ivins; sortable: Ivins, William Mills
Person's short name: ; sortable: Ivins; for categories: Ivins
Lifetime: 1851-1915
Shortly: Recalled his acquaintance with H. P. Blavatsky during her lawsuit and her work as a translator.