Julius H. Barnes

Julius Howland Barnes (February 2, 1873 – April 17, 1959) was an American industrialist and government official who served as chairman and President of the United States Chamber of Commerce. He played a role in the United States Food Administration during World War I, heading its grain division. He owned Barnes-Duluth Shipbuilding Company in Duluth, Minnesota.[1]

Julius H. Barnes

Julius H. Barnes was born on February 2, 1873, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Barnes was featured on the May 5, 1930 cover of TIME Magazine.[2] Barnes died on April 17, 1959, aged 86, in Duluth, Minnesota and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery.

The Julius H. Barnes Points Trophy, a rowing award, still bears his name.

References
  1. "Collection: Julius H. Barnes papers | University of Minnesota Archival Collections Guides". archives.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  2. "TIME Magazine Cover: Julius H. Barnes - May 5, 1930 - Business". content.time.com. 1930-05-05. Retrieved 2022-10-24.


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