Louis E. Kirstein

(1867-1942)

American businessman and philanthropist

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Louis E. Kirstein (June 9, 1867 – December 10, 1942) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the chairman of Filene's, a Boston-based department store. He was "one of the foremost merchants and commercial leaders in New England," and "one of the outstanding leaders of American Jewry."

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Born	Louis Edward Kirstein 9 June 1867 Rochester, New York
Died	10 December 1942 (aged 75) Boston, MA
Zodiac	Gemini
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Mina Curtiss · Daughter · 1896-1985 · American educator edit info

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Lincoln Kirstein · Son · 1907-1996 · American writer edit info

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Felix M. Warburg · Friend · 1871-1937 · American philanthropist edit info

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Sidney Hillman · Friend · 1887-1946 · American labor leader edit info

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Henry A. Wallace · Friend · 1888-1965 · Vice President of the United States edit info

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Sumner Slichter · Friend · 1892-1959 · American economist edit info

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David Dubinsky · Friend · 1892-1982 · Belarusian-born American labor leader edit info

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