Weil, Jack A., 1904 - 2010
Dates
- Existence: circa 1904 - 2010
Biography
Jack A. Weil (circa 1904 - 2010) moved to Denver in the 1920's. In 1933 he entered into a partnership with Phillip Miller which later became the Miller Stockman Company. In 1946 he opened Rockmount Ranch Wear which introduced the first commercialy made western shirt with diamond snapes and the first commercially produced bolo ties. He later ran Rockmount Ranch Wear with son Jack B. and grandson Steve. Died in 2010 at the age of 106. He still worked at Rockmount up to his death.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
At Home on the Range: Colorado Jewish Cowboys, Cattlemen, and Poultry Growers, 2015
Brief biographies of Jewish Cowboys, Cattlemen, and Poultry Growers in Colorado. Written and directed by Jeanne Abrams for the 2015 RMJHS Dinner.
Oral History Interview with Jack Weil, 1986 April 1
Topics covered- Jack Weil came to Denver in 1928 as a garter salesman. Business enterprises, store ownership and in particular selling Western wear, he was the CEO and founder of Rockmount Ranch Wear. Talks a little bit about prejudice.