Buchalter, Zachary (1917-1971)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1917-1971
Biography
Zachary Buchalter joined Leslie Fay Inc. as general production manager in 1954, became president in 1965. He was active in popularizing Quiana, a silk like fiber in the nylon family, in the manufacture of dresses. He died in 1971 at the age of 53.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Fred Pomerantz interview, 1981 October 29 and November 5, 1981 October 29 and November 5
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.1.8
Scope and Contents
Fred Pomerantz, long-time CEO and founder of Leslie Faye, discusses his start in the ready-to-wear business at age 10. Although he was briefly fired for insubordination, by age 18 he was running all of M.B. Kaufman. He then went into business with his brother, Michael. Pomerantz Brothers sold fur coats, and Fred talks colorfully of his sales methods. After enlisting as a teen during World War I, Fred attended a training camp. He talks about being the only Jewish person there and how, after...
Dates:
1981 October 29 and November 5