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May Department Stores Company

 Organization

Biography

The May Company was founded by David May in Leadville, Colorado in 1887 where he and his partners sold Levis and long, red, woolen underwear. His second "chain" store was in Irwin, Colorado. In 1887 he started the store in Denver. In 1905, the business headquarters were moved to St. Lewis and in 1910 the business was incorporated as the May Department Store's Company. In 1956 the company acquired Daniels and Fisher Co. in Denver and became known as May D and F in Denver. In 2005, the May stores were folded into Macy Department Stores.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Box 6, 1938-1993

 File — Box B097.04.0006: Series B097.04 [Barcode: U186020759239]
Identifier: B097.04.0006
Abstract

(7) file folders include: photographs of Fashion Bar buildings, events, logo images, employees, and Hannah and Jack Levy. Photos of trips to Hong Kong, Italy and Israel with Golda Meir. Also a photo with May D and F visible.

Dates: 1938-1993

Making a Living, Panel 1, 2001

 Item — Object B297.02.01.00034: Series B297.02 [Barcode: U18602328605]
Identifier: B297.02.01.00034
Abstract

One of 12 exhibit display panels from the exhibit "Blazing the Trail: Denver's Jewish Pioneers." Panel titled "Making a Living" features more historical information and includes David May and Leopold Guldman.

Dates: Other: 2001

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