Son of Heinrich (Henry) Pfeiffer and Barbara Kluftinger
Married Annie Maria Merner, 7 Mar 1882 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, IA
From a history of Pfeiffer University, North Carolina, at http://library.pfeiffer.edu/pfeifferhistory.html
The name of Pfeiffer Junior College was first used for the 1935-1936 academic year in honor of Henry and Annie Marie Merner Ofeiffer of New York City. The couple's philanthropy prompted the construction of four brick buildinigs and President's Home in 1935. The remaining of the college elimanted a problem of identifiation with Mitchell College, a junior college for women in Statesville.
In 1942, both the Southern Association of College and Secondary Schools and the University Senate of the Methodist Church accredited Pfeiffer as a junior college. In 1954, encouraged by a bequest from Mr. G. A. Pfeiffer, brother of Mr. Henry Pfeiffer, the College broaded its program to include senior college work. Matching a grant of $750,000 from the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Foundation, the College in 1956 added more than $1,5000,000 in assets. Since that time, i thas expanded dramatically in enrollment and facilities. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the four-year program in 1960.
Born Lewiston, Pennsylvania- March 3, 1857
Married Annie Maria Merner, March 7, 1882
1891- Entered wholesale drug business in St. Louis, Missouri
1901- Founded Pfeiffer Chemical Company
1908- Assumed control of William H. Warner Company, Incorpated of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1917- Gained control of Richard Hudnut Company, perfume manufactures, of New York
1971- William Warner Co. international headquarters moved to New York
Died at home in New York, April 13,1939
Henry Pfeiffer was the oldest of ten children to Heinrich and Barbara Kliftinger Pfeiffer, German immigrants. He was born in Lewiston, PA, but the Pfeiffers moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa soon after his birth. he received his early education in the Cedar Falls public schools and later attended North Central College, Naperville and later opened his own drugstore there. His business successes led him to found the Pfeiffer Chemical Company, and gain control of both William R. Warner and Company, and Richard Hudnut Company. His brother Gustavus was a business partner. Henry Pfeiffer married Annie Maria Merner in 1882. They lived modestly and never had children. Instead they devoted time and money to philanthropic enterprises under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon his death Henry Pfeiffer left the greater part of his estate to a group of religious, educational, scientific, and similar institutions, after making generous provisions to a number of relations.
Married Annie Maria Merner, 7 Mar 1882 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, IA
From a history of Pfeiffer University, North Carolina, at http://library.pfeiffer.edu/pfeifferhistory.html
The name of Pfeiffer Junior College was first used for the 1935-1936 academic year in honor of Henry and Annie Marie Merner Ofeiffer of New York City. The couple's philanthropy prompted the construction of four brick buildinigs and President's Home in 1935. The remaining of the college elimanted a problem of identifiation with Mitchell College, a junior college for women in Statesville.
In 1942, both the Southern Association of College and Secondary Schools and the University Senate of the Methodist Church accredited Pfeiffer as a junior college. In 1954, encouraged by a bequest from Mr. G. A. Pfeiffer, brother of Mr. Henry Pfeiffer, the College broaded its program to include senior college work. Matching a grant of $750,000 from the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Foundation, the College in 1956 added more than $1,5000,000 in assets. Since that time, i thas expanded dramatically in enrollment and facilities. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the four-year program in 1960.
Born Lewiston, Pennsylvania- March 3, 1857
Married Annie Maria Merner, March 7, 1882
1891- Entered wholesale drug business in St. Louis, Missouri
1901- Founded Pfeiffer Chemical Company
1908- Assumed control of William H. Warner Company, Incorpated of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1917- Gained control of Richard Hudnut Company, perfume manufactures, of New York
1971- William Warner Co. international headquarters moved to New York
Died at home in New York, April 13,1939
Henry Pfeiffer was the oldest of ten children to Heinrich and Barbara Kliftinger Pfeiffer, German immigrants. He was born in Lewiston, PA, but the Pfeiffers moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa soon after his birth. he received his early education in the Cedar Falls public schools and later attended North Central College, Naperville and later opened his own drugstore there. His business successes led him to found the Pfeiffer Chemical Company, and gain control of both William R. Warner and Company, and Richard Hudnut Company. His brother Gustavus was a business partner. Henry Pfeiffer married Annie Maria Merner in 1882. They lived modestly and never had children. Instead they devoted time and money to philanthropic enterprises under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon his death Henry Pfeiffer left the greater part of his estate to a group of religious, educational, scientific, and similar institutions, after making generous provisions to a number of relations.
Son of Heinrich (Henry) Pfeiffer and Barbara Kluftinger
Married Annie Maria Merner, 7 Mar 1882 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, IA
From a history of Pfeiffer University, North Carolina, at http://library.pfeiffer.edu/pfeifferhistory.html
The name of Pfeiffer Junior College was first used for the 1935-1936 academic year in honor of Henry and Annie Marie Merner Ofeiffer of New York City. The couple's philanthropy prompted the construction of four brick buildinigs and President's Home in 1935. The remaining of the college elimanted a problem of identifiation with Mitchell College, a junior college for women in Statesville.
In 1942, both the Southern Association of College and Secondary Schools and the University Senate of the Methodist Church accredited Pfeiffer as a junior college. In 1954, encouraged by a bequest from Mr. G. A. Pfeiffer, brother of Mr. Henry Pfeiffer, the College broaded its program to include senior college work. Matching a grant of $750,000 from the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Foundation, the College in 1956 added more than $1,5000,000 in assets. Since that time, i thas expanded dramatically in enrollment and facilities. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the four-year program in 1960.
Born Lewiston, Pennsylvania- March 3, 1857
Married Annie Maria Merner, March 7, 1882
1891- Entered wholesale drug business in St. Louis, Missouri
1901- Founded Pfeiffer Chemical Company
1908- Assumed control of William H. Warner Company, Incorpated of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1917- Gained control of Richard Hudnut Company, perfume manufactures, of New York
1971- William Warner Co. international headquarters moved to New York
Died at home in New York, April 13,1939
Henry Pfeiffer was the oldest of ten children to Heinrich and Barbara Kliftinger Pfeiffer, German immigrants. He was born in Lewiston, PA, but the Pfeiffers moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa soon after his birth. he received his early education in the Cedar Falls public schools and later attended North Central College, Naperville and later opened his own drugstore there. His business successes led him to found the Pfeiffer Chemical Company, and gain control of both William R. Warner and Company, and Richard Hudnut Company. His brother Gustavus was a business partner. Henry Pfeiffer married Annie Maria Merner in 1882. They lived modestly and never had children. Instead they devoted time and money to philanthropic enterprises under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon his death Henry Pfeiffer left the greater part of his estate to a group of religious, educational, scientific, and similar institutions, after making generous provisions to a number of relations.
Married Annie Maria Merner, 7 Mar 1882 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, IA
From a history of Pfeiffer University, North Carolina, at http://library.pfeiffer.edu/pfeifferhistory.html
The name of Pfeiffer Junior College was first used for the 1935-1936 academic year in honor of Henry and Annie Marie Merner Ofeiffer of New York City. The couple's philanthropy prompted the construction of four brick buildinigs and President's Home in 1935. The remaining of the college elimanted a problem of identifiation with Mitchell College, a junior college for women in Statesville.
In 1942, both the Southern Association of College and Secondary Schools and the University Senate of the Methodist Church accredited Pfeiffer as a junior college. In 1954, encouraged by a bequest from Mr. G. A. Pfeiffer, brother of Mr. Henry Pfeiffer, the College broaded its program to include senior college work. Matching a grant of $750,000 from the Gustavus and Louise Pfeiffer Foundation, the College in 1956 added more than $1,5000,000 in assets. Since that time, i thas expanded dramatically in enrollment and facilities. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the four-year program in 1960.
Born Lewiston, Pennsylvania- March 3, 1857
Married Annie Maria Merner, March 7, 1882
1891- Entered wholesale drug business in St. Louis, Missouri
1901- Founded Pfeiffer Chemical Company
1908- Assumed control of William H. Warner Company, Incorpated of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1917- Gained control of Richard Hudnut Company, perfume manufactures, of New York
1971- William Warner Co. international headquarters moved to New York
Died at home in New York, April 13,1939
Henry Pfeiffer was the oldest of ten children to Heinrich and Barbara Kliftinger Pfeiffer, German immigrants. He was born in Lewiston, PA, but the Pfeiffers moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa soon after his birth. he received his early education in the Cedar Falls public schools and later attended North Central College, Naperville and later opened his own drugstore there. His business successes led him to found the Pfeiffer Chemical Company, and gain control of both William R. Warner and Company, and Richard Hudnut Company. His brother Gustavus was a business partner. Henry Pfeiffer married Annie Maria Merner in 1882. They lived modestly and never had children. Instead they devoted time and money to philanthropic enterprises under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon his death Henry Pfeiffer left the greater part of his estate to a group of religious, educational, scientific, and similar institutions, after making generous provisions to a number of relations.
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