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Joseph Mailman

1901 – 1990

Businessman and philanthropist

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About Joseph Mailman

Lived 1901 – 1990 (aged 88–89). Joseph Mailman was an American.

Joseph Lawrence Mailman was an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist.

Mailman was born in Utica, New York, the son of Jewish immigrants, and attended Syracuse University. Along with his brother Abraham Mailman, Joseph founded the Utica Knife and Razor Company in 1920, which was later incorporated into the Mailman Corporation and was one of the first conglomerates to have been formed. He and his brother founded the Persona Blade Company in 1928, the British Rubber Company in 1934, and was chairman of Air Express International.

In addition to his successful business career, he engaged in numerous philanthropic pursuits, especially health and education causes. He was a leading fundraiser for the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. He also assisted families escaping horrors of Nazi Germany. With his brother, he established the Mailman Foundation in 1943, which continues his charitable work. In recognition of a 33-million-dollar gift from the foundation, the School of Public Health at Columbia University was named the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in his honor.

He died of lymphoma on July 9, 1990, at his home in Manhattan the age of 88.

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Born
1901, Utica
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Education
Syracuse University
Awards
Honorary doctor of the University of Miami

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Mailman?

businessman and philanthropist

When was Joseph Mailman born?

Joseph Mailman was born in 1901 in Utica.

When did Joseph Mailman die?

Joseph Mailman died on 9 July 1990 in Manhattan, New York.

What nationality was Joseph Mailman?

Joseph Mailman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Mailman

· Wikidata: Q6285234

· DBpedia: Joseph Mailman

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