Bernstein, Alex A. (1880-1971)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1880-1971
Biography
Alex A. Bernstein was the founder and president of the Fur Trade Foundation. Born around 1880, Bernstein seems to have spent his life in the fur industry. Bernstein also sat on the board of the Fur Charity Chest, working as chairman of the distribution committees. In addition to his work in the fur trade, Bernstein had been a director of the Fashion Institute of Technology. Alex Bernstein passed away in 1971 at the age of 91.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Sidney Bernstein interview, 1985 February 5, 1985 February 5
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.12.7
Scope and Contents
Vice President of the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries Sidney Bernstein discusses his childhood and educational development in New York City. The launch of his successful real estate career put him in proximity to myriad furriers in the city. Eventually this led him to become more and more involved with the fur industry. He discusses the origins of the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries and its work abroad at the Shenkar School in Israel. Bernstein initially...
Dates:
1985 February 5