Filene, E. A. (Edward Albert), 1860-1937

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Dates:
Birth 1860-09-03
Death 1937-09-26

Biographical notes:

Merchant and reformer, of Boston, Mass.; president of William Filene's Sons Co., established 1851 in Boston, by his father William Filene; spoke and wrote extensively on retailing, merchandizing, business, cooperative credit, and world peace; founder of the credit union movement (1908-1937).

From the description of Edward A. Filene papers, 1888-1937 (bulk 1907-1937). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70973639

Edward A. Filene, of the Boston department store firm, sponsored the European Peace Awards, which were annual essay competitions with cash prizes.

From the description of Collection, 1924-1929. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 27838144

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Subjects:

  • Antisemitism
  • Boards of trade
  • Business
  • Business forecasting
  • Credit unions
  • Department stores
  • Industrialists
  • International courts
  • International economic relations
  • International relations
  • Peace
  • Peace
  • Peace
  • Pneumonia
  • Presidents
  • Urban renewal
  • Voyages and travels
  • World politics

Occupations:

  • Authors, American
  • Executives
  • Merchants
  • Reformers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Russia (Federation)--Moscow (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts (as recorded)
  • Massachusetts--Boston (as recorded)

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