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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	N-PX
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170630
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170814
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170814
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170814

FILER:

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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GENERAL AMERICAN INVESTORS CO INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000040417
		IRS NUMBER:				135098450
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 PARK AVENUE
		STREET 2:		35TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129168400

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		STREET 1:		100 PARK AVENUE
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		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM N-PX PROXY VOTING RECORD
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Document 1 - file: gam6302017.htm

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