Means, James, 1853-1920

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Shoe manufacturer and aviation pioneer. Born in Dorchester, Mass. Entered into shoe manufacturing in Brockton, Mass. in 1878. Formed partnership with his younger brother Charles in 1883 as James Means and Company, Boston. Popularizer of the $3 shoe. Retired from manufacturing in 1893 but retained ownership of James Means trademark. Formed the James Means Company (Kittery, Me.) to sell trademarks, 1900-1904. Wrote on problems of man flying. Edited Aeronautical Annual.

From the description of Papers, 1869-1965 (inclusive), 1883-1920 (bulk). (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 269579039
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associatedWith Bigelow, John P. (John Prescott), 1797-1872 person
associatedWith Boston and Brockton Electric Freight Company. corporateBody
correspondedWith Century Company corporateBody
correspondedWith Chambers, Washington Irving, 1856-1934. person
correspondedWith Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 person
correspondedWith Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 person
associatedWith Heinrich Aeroplane Company. corporateBody
associatedWith James Means and Company. corporateBody
associatedWith James Means Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519. person
associatedWith Means, Charles J. person
associatedWith Means family. family
associatedWith Means, James H., 1823-1894. person
associatedWith Means, James Howard, 1885-1967. person
correspondedWith Rotch, Abbott Lawrence, 1861-1912. person
associatedWith Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866 person
correspondedWith Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 person
associatedWith Wright, Orville, 1871-1948. person
associatedWith Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912. person
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Aeronautics
Airplanes
Footwear
Footwear industry
Leather industry and trade
Manufactures
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Manufacturer
Shoemakers
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Birth 1853

Death 1920

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