Anson Phelps Stokes

1905–1986 (age 81)

Biography

Anson Phelps Stokes, born in 1905, devoted his life to sustaining the philanthropic traditions of his family while cultivating a deep appreciation for history and civic responsibility. He guided charitable initiatives with quiet determination, ensuring hospitals, schools, and cultural institutions received steady support even as the world around them changed.

He remained a steadfast steward of community life, offering counsel and resources to those working for justice and education. His legacy is etched not only in the institutions he aided but also in the countless individuals who found encouragement through his thoughtful generosity.

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