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By the 1920s, Gallen Stone was at the peak of his influence, combining business success with civic responsibility. He served as the secretary of Wellesley College from 1915 to 1925, actively supporting education initiatives, including financing the college’s iconic tower. His philanthropic efforts extended to supporting the Palmer Memorial Institute in North Carolina, an educational institution for African-American students, after meeting its founder, Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown.
Despite his wealth and busy schedule, Stone’s later years were marked by dedication to civic and charitable work. Sadly, his life was cut short in 1926 at the age of 64, due to sudden heart failure. His death marked the end of an era for the estate, but his influence persisted.