Laura Scudder | |
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| Born | Laura Emma Clough July 19, 1881 |
| Died | March 13, 1959 (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | San Gabriel Cemetery, San Gabriel, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Laura Scudder potato chips |
| Spouse |
Charles Scudder
(m. 1908; died 1928) |
Laura Clough Scudder (July 19, 1881 – March 13, 1959) was an entrepreneur in Monterey Park, California,[1] who made and sold potato chips and pioneered their packaging in sealed bags to extend freshness.
- ^ Hudson, Berkley (April 9, 1989). "Laura Scudder Was More Than a Name : Monterey Park Will Honor 'Pioneer, Instigator, Doer' Who Helped Create Snack-Food Industry". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 6, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2012.