Edward William Bok
1863–1930
Dutch-born American editor, philanthropist, and peace advocate. Emigrated to the US with his family in 1870. Worked as an office boy for Western Union from the age of 13, and as a reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle. Started the Bok Syndicate Press in 1886. From 1889 to 1919, editor of the Ladies’ Home Journal, which he used as a platform for progressive reform. Famous for his autograph collection, which he started at a young age.
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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