A. Goodman Company
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Norman Goodman interview, 1985 February 8, 1985 February 8
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.12.3
Scope and Contents
This interview is with Norman Goodman, son of one of the original Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, N.Y.) founders, Abe Goodman. Norman discusses his father’s emigration from Romania and subsequent start in the garment business at age 11. Abe’s ascension in the garment business was swift, and he established A. Goodman Company in 1932. Norman describes the company’s set-up, and his father’s decision to largely employ fellow immigrants. In the 1940s, Abe introduced his son to Dr....
Dates:
1985 February 8