Harris, Irving B. (Irving Brooks), 1910-2004

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Business executive.

From the description of Reminiscences of Irving Brooks Harris : oral history, 1983. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122597823

Mr. Harris was a successful Minnesota businessman who moved to Chicago in 1948 and in 1962 with his brother Neison gained controlling interest of the Pittway Corporation in 1962. In addition to his business interests, he became a major philanthropist, especially in the areas of child development, education and psychology.

From the description of Irving B. Harris papers, 1958-1986. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: 713347250

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Birth 1910-08-04

Death 2004-09-25

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