Post, C. W. (Charles William), 1854-1914
Person
Biography
C.W. (Charles William) Post is the father of Marjorie Merriweather Post. He was an American breakfast cereal and foods manufacturer and a pioneer in the prepared-food industry. He founded Postum Cereal Co., which eventually became General Foods. He was born on October 26, 1854 and passed away on May 9, 1914.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Marjorie Merriweather Post Collection
Collection
Identifier: FA-6-MMP
Scope and Contents
The Marjorie Merriweather Post collection consists of materials created by Marjorie Post or those created as a result of activities during her lifetime. Materials were added to the collection on a regular basis as they arrived at Hillwood via gift or donation. Formats include textual documents, photographs and photograph albums, publications, 16mm films, architectural drawings and blueprints, object catalogues, awards and certificates, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, cards,...
Dates:
1887-1973