Traub, Lee (Unknown)
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- Existence: Unknown
Biography
Lee Traub was married to Bloomingdale's CEO from 1948 till Marvin's death in 2012. The two met in 1947 while Lee was studying modern dance under Martha Graham at Smith College. Lee Traub, though never an actual member of the executive board at Bloomingdale's, was present and involved throughout her husband's career. The two had been married for 38 years at the time of this interview. In addition to being an active participant in Marvin's work, Lee Traub was on the Martha Graham Board of Trustees, and served as President of the Board from 1982 until roughly 1987. This interview was conducted by Estelle Ellis, founder of Business, Inc., a business market research firm.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Lee Traub interview, 1987 January 16, 1986 January 16
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.3.10
Scope and Contents
This conversation is with Lee Traub, wife of influential Bloomingdale's executive Marvin S. Traub. In this interview, Lee Traub talks about Marvin Traub as a father, a husband, a business man, and a diplomat. She briefly talks about their meeting in 1947 and marriage in 1948 and praises Marvin for being tremendously calm both at home and in work. Lee credits Marvin for possesing a natural confidence that affected the way he was able to work with people and try new things. As the wife of a...
Dates:
1986 January 16
Marvin S. Traub interview, 1987 January 16, 1987 January 16
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.3.11
Scope and Contents
In this conversation, Marvin S. Traub talks about his start at Bloomingdale's, and details his first seven positions at the company. He describes the Bloomingdale's customer as being someone who is interested in change and forward fashion, someone who "likes different things at different times" and who expects Bloomingdale's to alert them to the newest trends. Traub expresses his pride at helping to develop the careers of some of the industry's influential designers and executives and...
Dates:
1987 January 16