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4 unusual facts about Kathryn Albertson


Kathryn Albertson

Kathryn Albertson (August 27, 1908 – April 30, 2002) was the wife of the founder of the Albertsons chain of grocery stores and a notable philanthropist.

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Albertson was born Kathryn McCurry, in Boise, Idaho on August 27, 1908, the daughter of Neunan and Ida Mae McCurry.

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She attended school in the Boise school system and after graduation she enrolled at the College of Idaho, Caldwell, where, in chemistry class, she met Joe Albertson.

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Together, they started the grocery store chain that bears their name (Albertsons).



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