Walter Del Mar
Walter Del Mar | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 1944 (aged 81) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, stockbroker, journalist, explorer, author |
| Years active | 1890s–1944 |
| Known for | Travel literature, banking in London |
Walter Del Mar (born May 28, 1862 – passed away April 10, 1944) was a multifaceted professional from New York City, known for his roles as a banker, stockbroker, journalist, global explorer, and author specializing in travel literature.
Hailing from a distinguished New York lineage, Walter was the son of the economist and historian Alexander Del Mar. In the early 1890s, he established himself as a financial correspondent based in London and launched his own banking enterprise that acted as the London agent for several prominent American firms. Throughout the early decades of the 20th century, he embarked on extensive journeys throughout Asia, culminating in the publication of three travel-related books. He settled back in New York City by 1914 and lived there until his death in 1944.
The New York Public Library holds a collection of Del Mar's correspondence, business documents, travel manuscripts, and photographic materials. Remaining unmarried throughout his life, he was survived by his siblings and their families.
Selected publications
- Around the World Through Japan (1902), Macmillan
- India of To-day (1905), A. and C. Black
- The Romantic East: Burma, Assam, & Kashmir (1906), A. and C. Black
- Rules of Russian Bank (1920), E.V. Brokaw & Bro.