George William Childs
1829–94
American publisher and philanthropist. Joined the publishing firm of R. E. Peterson in Philadelphia in 1850; the company became Childs and Peterson in 1854. Childs bought out Peterson in 1860, and left the book trade in 1863. Bought the newspaper the Public Ledger in 1864; was an enlightened and benevolent employer. Met many famous people and amassed a valuable library. Donated to civic projects in Philadelphia and elsewhere.
Source
ANB.
Bibliography
ANB: American national biography. Edited by John A. Garraty and Mark C. Carnes. 24 vols. and supplement. New York and Oxford: Oxford University Press. 1999–2002.
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