Deitsch, Samuel
Person
Biography
Samuel Deitsch was born in Philadelphia around 1890. Deitsch played a major part in New York's garment industry during the first half of the 20th century. Deitsch served as president of the Industrial Council of Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers. He also worked as treasurer of the National Coat and Suit Industry Recovery Board. In addition to these position, Deitsch was a founding member of the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1944. He was active in both World Wars; after serving as a private in WWI, Deitsch was a major figure in the garment industry's war production strategy. Samuel Deitsch passed away on April 10, 1966.
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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
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- Subject: Fur trade X