I am completing a book about the receivership of Abitibi Power and Paper Ltd, the longest and most controversial bankruptcy in Canadian history. Joseph Pierce Ripley (1889-1974) was one of the most prominent of American financiers: a vice-president of National City during the 1920s and later head of Harriman-Ripley (which became Drexel, Burnham and Lambert following his retirement). Ripley headed the bondholders' protective committee during the Abitibi receivership. I am trying to locate any photgraphs or memorabilia, which will help me add more of the person to the narrative. Any help in locating his surviving relations would be appreciated.

Dr. Barry Boothman
Faculty of Administration
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, N.B., Canada E3B 5A3