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Raymond Ingersoll

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Ingersoll c. 1937

Raymond V. Ingersoll (1875–1940) was borough president of Brooklyn from 1934 to 1940,[1] and Brooklyn Parks Commissioner from 1914 to 1917.[2] Ingersoll Hall, one of the first buildings on the Brooklyn College campus, was named for him.

The World War II Liberty Ship SS Raymond V. Ingersoll was named in his honor.

Ingersoll is buried in the Friends Quaker Cemetery,[3][4] Prospect Park (Brooklyn).

References

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  1. ^ Kenneth T. Jackson, editor. The Encyclopedia of New York City, 2nd ed. 2010. p. 146
  2. ^ "New York CIty Parks Commissioners". nycgovparks.org. Retrieved November 17, 2015.
  3. ^ "Ingersoll Buried In Prospect Park". New York Times. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  4. ^ French, Mary; New York City Cemetery Project; Friends Cemetery, Prospect Park; https://nycemetery.wordpress.com/2020/02/14/friends-cemetery-prospect-park/ Retrieved 7-31-2024
Political offices
Preceded by
Henry Hesterburg
Borough President of Brooklyn
1934 – 1940
Succeeded by