Brandriss, Marion K.
Person
Biography
Marion Brandriss originally taught English at the Central High School of Needle Trades after graduating from Cornell University. In 1944, she was asked to move to the Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, N.Y.) to help create the foundation of the school. She and Rosalind Snyder developed the Business Management Curriculum. At first, Brandriss was the Director of Admissions, then took over the position of Director of Admissions and Student Personnel before becoming Dean of Students. She retired in the mid 1970s.
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Richard Streiter interview, 1995 May 9, 1995 May 9
Item
Identifier: SC.FITA.3.20.4.9.4.29
Scope and Contents
Richard Streiter wore many hats at FIT, but at the time of this interview he was the executive director of the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries. Streiter joined FIT from Pratt Institute as Dean of Students in 1973. He discusses his recruitment by Marvin Feldman and his immediate push for the creation of a comprehensive primary care health service at the school. Streiter fondly remembers the raucous four-year stint of Mardi Gras costume balls held in concert with other art...
Dates:
1995 May 9
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