Elgin Groseclose | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 November 1899 Waukomis, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | 7 April 1983 |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Spouse | Louise Groseclose |
| Children | 4 daughters |
Elgin Earl Groseclose (25 November 1899 – 7 April 1983) was an American economist, statesman, and author.
Elgin Groseclose was born in 1899 in Waukomis, Oklahoma.[1]
After working as special assistant to Arthur Millspaugh's economic mission in Persia, he was appointed Treasurer-General of Persia by the order of the parliament of Iran in 1943.[1] He also headed the Persian Relief Commission and wrote a book entitled Introduction to Iran.
Groseclose was the author of many books. For Ararat, an adventure novel set in Armenia, he won a National Book Award as the Bookseller Discovery of 1939, voted by members of the American Booksellers Association.[1] The annual Discovery identified "outstanding merit which failed to receive adequate sales and recognition".[2]
Groseclose was the co-founder of Groseclose, Williams and Associates, a consulting firm in Washington D.C.[1] He testified before the United States House of Representatives in favor of the silver standard and against foreign aid.[1]
Groseclose served as the president of the Washington City Bible Society.[1]
With his wife Louise, he had four daughters, Jane, Nancy, Hildegarde, and Suzy.[1] He died on April 7, 1983.[1]
