Filene, Lincoln, 1865-

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A. Lincoln Filene (1865-1957): merchant and civic leader. President, William Filene's Sons Company. Organized the Retail Research Association and the Associated Merchandising Corporation. Formed Federated Department Stores, 1929. A pioneer in applying principles of industrial relations and scientific management to retail stores.

From the description of Papers, 1913-1929 (inclusive), 1921-1925 (bulk). (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 269592431

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creatorOf Filene, Lincoln, 1865-. Papers, 1913-1929 (inclusive), 1921-1925 (bulk). Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library
referencedIn Kirstein, Louis Edward, 1867-1942. Business records, 1909-1942 Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library
creatorOf Cabot, Philip, 1872-1941. Philip Cabot papers, 1885-1942 ; bulk: 1924-1941. Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library
referencedIn Blackwell family. Papers, 1832-1981 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Kirstein, Louis Edward, 1867-1942. Business records, 1909-1942 Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library
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associatedWith Blackwell family. family
associatedWith Cabot, Philip, 1872-1941. person
associatedWith Filene, E. A. (Edward Albert), 1860-1937. person
associatedWith Kirstein, Louis Edward, 1867-1942. person
associatedWith National Committee for a Department of Education. corporateBody
associatedWith William Filene's Sons Company. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Boston (Mass.)
Massachusetts
Subject
Education
Department stores
Industrial relations
Marketing
Retail trade
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Birth 1865

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