Philip Cowen

Philip Cowen
Born(1853-07-26)July 26, 1853
New York City, New York, USA
DiedApril 20, 1943(1943-04-20) (aged 89)
New Rochelle, New York, USA
Occupations
Years active1878-1927
Known forFounding The American Hebrew

Philip Cowen (July 26, 1853 – April 20, 1943) was a Jewish-American newspaper publisher and immigration official. He is the founder and head publisher of Jewish magazine The American Hebrew. He and his magazine played a role in influencing the visibility of civil issues during and following the rise of Jewish immigrants in the US.

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