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Weil, William M., 1918-2002

 Person

Biography

William M. Weil was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 8, 1918 and earned a BA at Case Western Reserve. He was a distant cousin of Hannah and Jack Levy, the owners of the Fashion Bar stores. He began as a salesman in 1952 and became president of Fashion Bar Stores in 1968. His job at Fashion Bar was kept open for him while he served in the U.S. military from 1943-1946. William Weil retired from Fashion Bar in 1973 and died on May 24, 2002.

Citation

Not found in LCNAF or VIAF. mmata 2016-11-16 Sources: https://www.immigrantentrepreneurship.org/entry.php?rec=268 (article by Jeanne Abrams (2016). Obituaries.

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Bill Weil, between 1960-1970

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0051.00079
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Bill Weil, manager of Fashion Bar.

Dates: between 1960-1970

Bill Weil, between 1940-1960

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0051.00080
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Bill Weil, manager of Fashion Bar.

Dates: between 1940-1960

Bill Weil, between 1940-1960

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0051.00081
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Bill Weil, manager of Fashion Bar.

Dates: between 1940-1960

Bill Weil, between 1970-1990

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0051.00082
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Bill Weil, manager of Fashion Bar.

Dates: between 1970-1990

Bill Weil, between 1980-2002

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0051.00083
Abstract

Formal studio portrait of Bill Weil, manager of Fashion Bar.

Dates: between 1980-2002

Bill Weil, between 1950-1970

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00088
Abstract

Bill Weil sits at his desk wearing a pinstriped suit.

Dates: between 1950-1970

Bill Weil, between 1950-1970

 Item
Identifier: B063.08.0008.00089
Abstract

Bill Weil sits at his desk wearing a pinstriped suit.

Dates: between 1950-1970

Bill Weil and Hannah Levy, between 1940-1960

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0052.00068
Abstract

Bill Weil and Hannah Levy pose together on a hill overlooking Florence, Italy. A bridal couple can be seen posing with their photographer in the background.

Dates: between 1940-1960

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

Box 13, 1934-2002

 File
Identifier: B265.02.0013
Abstract

Box contains eleven (11) file folders, five (5) of which are from the personal papers series. The file folders contain the Weil family tree; a copy of William Weil's high school diploma, Japanese Language School reunion booklet, and identification cards; William Weil's memorial service materials; William Weil's 2002 correspondence; and Kathe Jervis' 2002 correspondence.

Dates: 1934-2002

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Type
Archival Object 12
Collection 2
 
Subject
Photographs 10
Denver (Colo.) 9
Jewish men 9
Colorado 8
Jews 5