Lessing J. Rosenwald photograph, 1943
Permanent ID:
4941Date:
April 4 1943Image Description:
Photograph depicts Lessing Julius Rosenwald reading a book in front of a collection of books. Lessing J. Rosenwald was a businessman who served as chairman of Sears, Roebuck and Company from 1932-1939. He was also a well-known enthusiast of rare books, donating his collection to the Library of Congress, and a chess patron.Format:
PhotographsCollection:
Philadelphia Record photograph morgueLibrary of Congress Subjects:
Rosenwald, Lessing J. (Lessing Julius), 1891-1979 [info:lc/authorities/names/n50047431]