Rieffel, Aristide, 1859-1941.

French journalist and pacifist.

From the description of Aristide Rieffel papers, 1888-1941. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754870747

Rieffel was a French philosopher, social scientist, journalist and inventor. As an inventor, he developed a marine steam engine and a device for producing halogen for lighting. He was also a traveler and spent time in Russia, North Africa, the Middle East, North America, and various European countries.

His travels gave him a wide perspective on the human condition, which he used to frame concepts of human behavior and social organization. He believed that this would eliminate war and lead to harmony and social justice. Aristide moved to Santa Barbara in 1930. He often wrote letters to the editor of the Santa Barbara News Press. He died on October 5, 1941.

From the description of Aristide Rieffel Collection, 1873-1943. (University of California, Santa Barbara). WorldCat record id: 213879638

Biographical Note

• 1859: Born as Arthur Zacharin Rieffel in Paris, France
• 1890s: Participates in the international pacifist movement as a member of the Société française pour l'arbitrage entre nations
• ca. 1915: Emigrates to the United States, living first in New York and then in Santa Barbara
• 1941: Died

From the guide to the Aristide Rieffel papers, 1888-1941, (Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace)