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词条 Henry Hale Rand
释义

  1. Early life

  2. Business career

  3. Philanthropy

  4. Personal life

  5. Death and legacy

  6. References

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Henry Hale Rand (1909–1962) was an American heir, business executive and philanthropist. He served as the President of the International Shoe Company, the world's largest manufacturer of shoes,[1] from 1955 to 1962.

Early life

Henry Hale Rand was born in 1909 in St. Louis, Missouri.[1] His father, Frank C. Rand, was a businessman who served as the President and later Chairman of the International Shoe Company.[1][2][3] His mother was Nettie Hale, the daughter of British-born Texas rancher, publisher and composer Philip Henry Hale.

Rand graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he received a bachelor's degree in Economics.[1][2][4]

Business career

Rand started his career at the International Shoe Company (which became Furniture Brands International) in 1929.[1][2] He joined its board of directors in 1945.[1][2] From 1948 to 1955, he served as its Vice President.[1]

Upon the death of his brother, Edgar E. Rand, who had served as President from 1950 to 1955,[2][5] Rand served as President until 1962.[1][4][6] Under his leadership, the company was the world's largest shoe manufacturer.[7][6]

Philanthropy

Rand was elected as the President of the Webb School in 1950.[3] Additionally, he served on the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, Vanderbilt University.[4]

Personal life

Rand married Dorothy Bolin.[4] They resided in St. Louis, Missouri.[3] They had a son, Frank C. Rand, III, and a daughter, married to Surrealist painter and sculptor Ernest Trova.[4]

Death and legacy

Rand died on January 18, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri.[7][8] He was fifty-three years old.[7] His funeral took place at the University Methodist Church in University City, Missouri, and he was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.[7] His will included a US$5,000 donation to Vanderbilt University.[4]

References

1. ^{{cite news|title=Henry Hale Rand |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/87247489/?terms=%22Henry%2BHale%2BRand%22 |newspaper=The Daily Standard (Sikeston, Missouri) |date=November 4, 1955 |page=1 |via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = August 25, 2015 }} {{Open access}}
2. ^{{cite news|title=Henry H. Rand New President of International |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/1918749/?terms=%22Henry%2BHale%2BRand%22 |newspaper=Mt. Vernon Register-News (Mt. Vernon, Illinois) |date=November 3, 1955 |page=1 |via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = August 25, 2015 }} {{Open access}}
3. ^{{cite news|title=Henry Rand Elected Head of Webb School |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/74990802/?terms=%22Frank%2BC.%2BRand%22 |newspaper=The Kingsport Times |date=February 8, 1950 |page=7 |via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = August 24, 2015 }} {{Open access}}
4. ^{{cite news|title=Vandy Willed Money |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/75031401/?terms=%22Frank%2BC.%2BRand%22 |newspaper=The Kingsport Times |date=January 26, 1962 |page=5 |via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = August 24, 2015 }} {{Open access}}
5. ^{{cite news|title=International Shoe Co. President Dies |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/34861841/?terms=%22Edgar%2BE.%2BRand%22 |newspaper=The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune |date=January 18, 1962 |page=1 |via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = August 25, 2015 }} {{Open access}}
6. ^{{cite news|title=Head of Largest Shoe Manufacturer Is Dead |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/1509267/?terms=%22Henry%2BHale%2BRand%22 |newspaper=The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas) |date=January 19, 1962 |page=3 |via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = August 25, 2015 }} {{Open access}}
7. ^{{cite news|title=Shoe Magnate Dies |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/65408430/?terms=%22Henry%2BHale%2BRand%22 |newspaper=Great Bend Tribune (Great Bend, Kansas) |date=January 19, 1962 |page=8 |via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = August 25, 2015 }} {{Open access}}
8. ^{{cite news|title=Notable Deaths From Everywhere |url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/38701207/?terms=%22Henry%2BHale%2BRand%22 |newspaper=Simpson's Leader-Times (Kittanning, Pennsylvania) |date=January 19, 1962 |page=2 |via = Newspapers.com|accessdate = August 25, 2015 }} {{Open access}}
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