Pollitzer, Gustave M., 1853-1909.

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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
Subject
Cotton trade
Jewish families
Phosphates
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Jewish businessmen
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Birth 1853

Death 1909

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