Ferber, Fred (1902-1980)
Item
Title
Ferber, Fred (1902-1980)
Description
Fred Ferber was an Englewood resident famous for inventing the ballpoint pen. He founded Ferber Corp., Englewood, and worked with the company until 1963 when he sold his shares. He then began conservation work, selling half of his 6,800 acres of timberland which was eventually developed into a state park.
He was born in Austria and immigrated to Englewood in 1933. His wife was Hedwig Ferber.
He was born in Austria and immigrated to Englewood in 1933. His wife was Hedwig Ferber.
Source
"The Record," December 13, 1965, p.4
"Fred Ferber, 76; Ballpoint pen inventor," The Herald-News, Passaic Count, New Jersey, October 7, 1980, p. 29
Birth Date
1902?
Birthplace
Austria
Death Date
1980-10-04
Source of File Attached
"The Record," December 13, 1965, p.4
Collection
Citation
“Ferber, Fred (1902-1980),” Englewood Makes History, accessed July 4, 2024, https://englewoodmakeshistory.org/items/show/256.
