Pollitzer, Gustave M., 1853-1909.
Charleston, S.C. cotton exporter. His family emigrated from Vienna, Austria to New York, where Gustave was born, and later moved to Beaufort, S.C. Gustave M. Pollitzer was actively involved in civic affairs in Charleston, S.C. and was a member of Congregation Beth Elohim's Board of Trustees. He married Clara Guinzburg, who was born in Baltimore, Md. She was the daughter of Aaron Guinzberg, a rabbi, and Caroline Kuh (1854-1942). Anita Pollitzer (1894-1975), Mabel Pollitzer (1885-1979), and Carrie Pollitzer (1881-1974) were the daughters of Gustave and Clara Pollitzer.
From the description of Gustave M. Pollitzer papers, 1845-1968. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36793983
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| creatorOf | Pollitzer, Gustave M., 1853-1909. Gustave M. Pollitzer papers, 1845-1968. | South Carolina Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Pollitzer, William S., 1923-. Oral history interview with William Sprott Pollitzer, 1999. | College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library |
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| correspondedWith | G.M. Pollitzer & Company | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Guinzburg family. | family |
| associatedWith | Kuh family. | family |
| associatedWith | Pollitzer family. | family |
| associatedWith | Pollitzer, William S., 1923- | person |
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| South Carolina |
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| Cotton trade |
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Birth 1853
Death 1909
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