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The Wanamaker Papers, #2188 : [finding aid]
John Wanamaker, 1838-1922, was a merchant and entrepreneur based in Philadelphia, Pa., and founder of the John Wanamaker department store chain. Also active in religious, political, and philanthropic areas, he founded several Presbyterian churches and Sunday schools, and served as U.S. postmaster ge...
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| Language: | English |
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[1996?]
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John Wanamaker, 1838-1922, was a merchant and entrepreneur based in Philadelphia, Pa., and founder of the John Wanamaker department store chain. Also active in religious, political, and philanthropic areas, he founded several Presbyterian churches and Sunday schools, and served as U.S. postmaster general, 1889-1893. The papers are organized in 4 series: I. Personal records (1850-1986), II. Store records (1861-1967), III. Miscellaneous publications (1827-1917), and IV. Graphics (1861-1980, bulk 1900-1936). |
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A finding aid to Historical Society of Pennsylvania manuscript collection no. 2188--Wanamaker Papers, 1850-1987. (192 linear ft.). |
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[4], 123, [1], 21 p. ; 28 cm. |