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filene, edward albert

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Fi·lene   (fĭ-lēn', fī-)   
American merchant who built William Filene and Sons, a successful dry goods store, and promoted the American credit union movement.
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Filene, Edward Albert

American department-store entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social reformer.

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