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1932 Julius Rosenwald death... Sears owner...
1932 Julius Rosenwald death... Sears owner...
Item # 722718
January 07, 1932
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., January 7, 1932
* Julius Rosenwald death (1st report)
* Sears, Roebuck and Company owner
The top of page 7 has a one column heading : "Rosenwald, Merchant Prince, Dies, Aged 69" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine/1st column which slightly affects the mentioned report (see image), generally in very nice condition.
AI notes: Julius Rosenwald (1862–1932) was an influential American businessman and philanthropist, best known as part-owner and president of Sears, Roebuck & Co., which became the nation’s largest mail-order and retail company under his leadership. Beyond his business success, Rosenwald made a lasting impact through his philanthropy, particularly in the field of African-American education in the segregated South. Collaborating with Booker T. Washington, he established the Rosenwald Fund, which from 1917 to 1932 helped build over 5,000 schools, known as Rosenwald Schools, for Black children, as well as teacher-training programs and scholarships. He also supported Jewish charities, public health initiatives, and efforts to improve race relations, often structuring his donations to require local matching contributions, fostering community investment and sustainability. Rosenwald’s approach combined strategic philanthropy with a commitment to social justice, leaving a legacy that transformed educational opportunities and exemplified responsible, innovative giving in early 20th-century America.
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