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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › David_May_(merchant)David May (merchant) - Wikipedia

    David May (1848–1927) was an American businessman and founder of the May Company department store. Early life and education. David May was born to a Jewish family in Kaiserslautern, then located in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Germany. [1] [2] [3] In 1854, he immigrated with his family to the United States and settled in Cincinnati.

  2. www.jmaw.org › david-may-may-coDavid May: Pioneer Jewish Merchant, Founder of May Company ...

    David May: Pioneer Jewish Merchant, Founder of May Company & His Family – JMAW – Jewish Museum of the American West. David May in the late 1920’s. Value Codes I – H – E – L -P. Most people believe that the May Co. Department Stores began in St. Louis, since that city was its base for years.

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    Mar 30, 2012 · The founder of the May Department Store chain, David May was one of the most influential businessmen and philanthropists in early Denver. Written by Jeanne Abrams, University of Denver. Introduction. Family and Ethnic Background. Business Development.

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  6. pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu › lets-go-shoppingWatch Us Grow: The May Company – Let's Go Shopping at the Square

    Founded in 1877 in Leadville, CO by David May (1838-1927) and his brother-in-law Moses Shoenberg and originally known as May, Holcomb & Dean, this retail establishment grew very quickly. It sold large quantities of Levi jeans to the local miners.

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  8. www.encyclopedia.com › social-sciences-and-lawThe May Department Stores Company | Encyclopedia.com

    Jun 11, 2018 · Company founder David May opened his first store in 1877, in the mining town of Leadville, Colorado when he was 29. An immigrant from Germany, May hadsettled in Indiana during his teen years, where he earned his living as asalesman in a small men ’ s clothing store.

  9. www.latimes.com › archives › la-xpm-1992/04/23-mnDavid May II; Scion Helped Family Store Chain Grow - Los ...

    Apr 23, 1992 · TIMES STAFF WRITER. David May II, grandson of the founder of the May Department Stores Co. and former vice chairman of the Board of Directors that oversees the several companies that operate...

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  11. duarchives.coalliance.org › agents › peopleMay, David, 1848-1927 | Archives @ DU Catalog

    Historical Information, Correspondence, David May background, Stationary from S. Pisko, Interviews. Dates : 1900-1950 Found in: Special Collections and Archives / B005, National Jewish Hospital Records / Historical Information, Public Relations and Staff Materials

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