Scope and Contents
These are the office files of Louis E. Kirstein. Although there are some papers relating to Filene's store, the focus is on business interests of Kirstein, his philanthropic and community activities, the Associated Merchandising Corporation, the Federated Department Stores, and the Associated Retail Federation.
Dates
- 1909-1942
Creator
- Kirstein, Louis Edward (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information regarding access procedures.
Conditions Governing Use
Box 45 of the Louis E. Kirstein business records is available on microfilm (2 reels, 35mm.) for use in the Historical Collections Reading Room, Baker Library. Order no. 03-435, reel 1 & 2.
Extent
50 linear feet (103 boxes, 11 volumes, 2 microfilm reels)Biographical / Historical
Merchant and civic leader. Born in Rochester, N.Y. Vice-president, William Filene's Sons Company, Boston, Mass. (1911-1942). Kirstein played an important role in the Associated Merchandising Corporation and in the American Retail Federation. He was a trustee of the Boston Public Library and served on the boards of hospitals and welfare organizations.
Physical Location
MANU
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of George and Lincoln Kirstein and Mrs. Mina Curtiss, 1952.
Creator
- Kirstein, Louis Edward (Person)
- Author
- Baker Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- English
- EAD ID
- bak01033
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections, Harvard Business School, Harvard University Repository
Baker Library Special Collections holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
Contact:
Baker Library | Bloomberg Center
Soldiers Field Road
Boston MA 01263 USA
(617) 495-6411
specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu
Baker Library | Bloomberg Center
Soldiers Field Road
Boston MA 01263 USA
(617) 495-6411
specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu