Goodman, Andrew (1907-1993)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1907-1993
Biography
Andrew Goodman was the son of Bergdorf Goodman founder, Edwin Goodman. He briefly studied at the University of Michigan before embarking on an apprenticeship at the Paris couture house of Jean Patou in 1926, after which he returned to New York to join the department store's staff. During WWII, he served as a lieutenant in the US Navy and following the war returned to Bergdorf Goodman, becoming the President in 1951--and upon his father's death in 1953--Chairman/Owner until 1975. Goodman sat on multiple Boards and development committees in New York City, including the Board of Trustees of the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Andrew Goodman passed away in 1993 at the age of 86.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Alfred Sloan interview, 1994 November 1, 1994 November 1
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.4.6
Scope and Contents
In this interview with Dr. Alfred Sloan, Jr. he discusses his 1958 arrival at FIT following two years of teaching at Orange County Community College, another SUNY school. He was a veteran of World War II and had spent over ten years working in the fashion industry. Sloan discusses FIT’s first home at the Central High School of Needle Trades and their eventual move to the C building. Sloan lists various founders of the school and their roots on 7th avenue in the garment industry. He describes...
Dates:
1994 November 1
Jeanette Jarnow interview, 1994 December 20, 1994 December 20
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.4.15
Scope and Contents
Jeannette Jarnow, former Chair of the Fashion Buying and Merchandising Department (FBM), discusses the small and intimate nature of FIT when she joined in 1956. She discusses the founding of the school by Morris Haft, Virginia Pope, and a handful of fashion industry insiders. She then describes the birth of the FBM department thanks to an endowment by Bergdorf Goodman as well as close relationships with Lord & Taylor, Abraham and Strauss, and Bloomingdale's. Jarnow touches on influential...
Dates:
1994 December 20
Peter Scotese interview, circa 1994-1995, circa 1994-1995
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Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.4.10
Scope and Contents
Peter Scotese, the Chair of the board of trustees at FIT, joined in 1970. He discusses his appointment to the Board of Education and his advantageous textile manufacturing experience as the CEO of Spring Industries. Scotese lists board members he worked with at the start and later notes how the board has increased its reach. He describes the on-going support that the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries provides FIT and touts the unique offerings of the school such as the...
Dates:
circa 1994-1995