Paul Honig interview, 1985 January 01, 1985 January 01
Scope and Contents
The Oral History Project of the Fashion Industries began informally in the late 1970s, and was officially funded by a grant from the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries beginning in 1981. The project was guided by an industry advisory committee chaired by Mrs. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., and was largely guided by then director of the Gladys Marcus Library at FIT, John Touhey.
Dates
- Creation: 1985 January 01
Creator
- Honig, Paul (unknown) (Person)
- Feldman, Marvin (1993 November 26 (date of death)) (Person)
Language of Materials
English Latin
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Biographical / Historical
Paul Honig was the co-founder of Anglo Fabrics, a textile manufacturer specializing in fine woolen and worsted fabrics, primarily for the women’s coat, suit, and sportswear industries. The company was founded by Paul Honig, his brother Leo Honig, and his brother's wife Evelyn “Elly” Honig (née Reis).
Biographical / Historical
Marvin Feldman was the President of the Fashion Institute of Technology from 1971 until his retirement in 1992. During his tenure, the College's enrollment rose to 12,000 from 5,000, the selection of courses increased greatly, and the number of buildings went from two to eight. Under his direction, FIT began awarding bachelor's and master's degrees, in addition to its associate's degree. FIT also set up the Advanced Apparel Manufacturing Technology Demonstration Facility, which includes a large collection of computer-driven equipment. A small business center that provides services and support for entrepreneurs was opened in 1983. Early in his career, Mr. Feldman was a secondary school educator and administrator in California, and from 1964 to 1969 he was an officer of the Ford Foundation's Division of International Education and Research. He also served in a variety of capacities in Washington DC in the Office of Education and the Office of Economic Opportunity.
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Physical Description
Original media: 2 audio cassettes
General
Paul Honig was the co-founder of Anglo Fabrics, a textile manufacturer specializing in fine woolen and worsted fabrics, primarily for the women’s coat, suit, and sportswear industries. The company was founded by Paul Honig, his brother Leo Honig, and his brother's wife Evelyn “Elly” Honig (née Reis).
General
Marvin Feldman was the President of the Fashion Institute of Technology from 1971 until his retirement in 1992. During his tenure, the College's enrollment rose to 12,000 from 5,000, the selection of courses increased greatly, and the number of buildings went from two to eight. Under his direction, FIT began awarding bachelor's and master's degrees, in addition to its associate's degree. FIT also set up the Advanced Apparel Manufacturing Technology Demonstration Facility, which includes a large collection of computer-driven equipment. A small business center that provides services and support for entrepreneurs was opened in 1983. Early in his career, Mr. Feldman was a secondary school educator and administrator in California, and from 1964 to 1969 he was an officer of the Ford Foundation's Division of International Education and Research. He also served in a variety of capacities in Washington DC in the Office of Education and the Office of Economic Opportunity.
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Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository