Zelinka, David (Unknown)
Person
Dates
- Existence: Unknown
Biography
David Zelinka grew up in the fashion business in the Lower East Side. He attended New York University and worked as a salesman in the women's garment industry. In 1929, he founded his own company, producing women's coats and suits. After closing his business, he became chairman of the Fashion Institute of Technology's Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Commencement programs, June 4, 1946-June 11, 1959, 1946 June 4-1959 June 11
folder
Identifier: SC.FITA.5.2.6.1.1
Scope and Contents
This folder contains six commencement programs (and one photocopied duplicate), from June 4, 1946, June 19, 1952, June 14, 1956, June 13, 1957, June 12, 1958, and June 11, 1959.All of the above programs as well as the program from 1953 are available as electronic files.The 1946 program is from FIT's first graduating class and included a 66-piece fashion show with descriptions, designers, and prizes. Illustrated silk addendum attached to 1946 program summarizing the...
Dates:
1946 June 4-1959 June 11
Commencement programs, June 9, 1960-June 9, 1969, 1960 June 9-1969 June 9
folder
Identifier: SC.FITA.5.2.6.1.2
Scope and Contents
This folder contains eighteen commencement programs, one for each year, from June 9, 1960 through June 9, 1969, plus eight duplicates.David Zelinka, Chairman, Educational Foundation for the Apparel Industry, gave the commencement address for June 9, 1960 and for June 15, 1961.David Schwartz, President, Educational Foundation for the Apparel Industry, gave the commencement address for June 14, 1962.Lawrence L. Bethel, President, FIT, gave the commencement...
Dates:
1960 June 9-1969 June 9
David Zelinka interview, 1982 July 9, 13, & 21, 1982 July 9, 13, & 21
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.1.130
Dates:
1982 July 9, 13, & 21