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Our founder: The story of Pleasant T. Rowland Our flagship historical characters launch, featuring 18-inch dolls with wide worlds of play for girls ages 8 and up. Each character is highlighted in a book series that explores her era and offers a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.
Pleasant Rowland is the founder and initial owner of the American Girl corporation. Pleasant Williams Thiele was born March 8, 1941 in Chicago; her father is Edward Thiele (a Chicago advertising executive who eventually became president of the Leo Burnett ad agency). She grew up in Bannockburn...
Jun 3, 2021 · American Girl's founder, Pleasant Rowland, poses alongside the company's three original dolls (L to R): Kirsten, Samantha and Molly. Sold for anywhere between $ 65 and $110, each doll boasted...
Pleasant. Rowland. Born: 1941. City: Madison. County: Dane. Pleasant Rowland founded the American Girls Collection, a popular line of books, dolls, and accessories that features girls living throughout U.S. history. Pleasant Rowland was born in Chicago. After graduating from Wells College in Aurora, New York, she became an elementary-school ...
Pleasant T. Rowland (born Pleasant Williams Thiele; March 8, 1941) is an American educator, reporter, writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Rowland is best known for creating the American Girl brand.
Nov 9, 2023 · Pleasant Rowland created American Girl in the 1980s when she went toy shopping for her niece and was appalled by the options for girls. American Girl put young girls at the center of American...
Oct 6, 2020 · Oct 6, 2020. American Girl founder Pleasant Rowland has been elected to the Toy Industry Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2021, The Toy Association announced Monday.
