Samuels, Albert S., 1882-1973
Jeweler who invented the bitectoscope and the diamondscope. In 1908, on the corner of Market St. in San Francisco where Samuels had been a newsboy, the Albert S. Samuels Company was founded. For years, this jewelry house used the slogan "the house of lucky wedding rings." In addition to founding the South of Market Boys, Samuels also served as a president of San Francisco's Jewish National Fund.
From the description of Albert S. Samuels papers, 1908-1958. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166427716
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| creatorOf | Samuels, Albert S., 1882-1973. Albert S. Samuels papers, 1908-1958. | Judah L. Magnes Memorial Museum, Rabbi Morris Goldstein Library |
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| associatedWith | Albert S. Samuels Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Ben-Gurion, David, 1886-1973. | person |
| associatedWith | Samuels, Albert S. | person |
| associatedWith | Samuels family. | family |
| associatedWith | San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors. | corporateBody |
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Birth 1882-02-02
Death 1973-07-09
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