Biography of Amedee Peting
Amedée Péting, born in St. Louis in 1860, has had a significant impact on the stationery trade in the Mississippi Valley. Joining the G. D. Barnard Stationery Company in 1877, he rose through the ranks to become president. His family legacy includes a French heritage, with his father serving as a district assessor under President Grant. Active in his community and a supporter of the Democratic Party, Péting has shown remarkable dedication to both his family and career, guiding the company with judicious management for over four decades.