Background
Robbins, Harvey Arnold was born on April 29, 1922 in New York City. Son of Ira B. and Mildred (Lowy) Robbins.
Robbins, Harvey Arnold was born on April 29, 1922 in New York City. Son of Ira B. and Mildred (Lowy) Robbins.
Student, University Michigan, 1942. Student, Cornell University, 1943. Student, Columbia University, 1945.
Vice president Silberstein-Goldsmith, New York City, 1946-1950, North Advertising, Chicago, 1950-1959. Vice president M. Lowenstein & Sons, Incorporated., New York City, also president Wamsutta/Pacific Domestic division, 1959-1969. President Burlington Domestics division Burlington Industries, New York City, 1969-1973.
Vice president United Merchants.
& Manufacturers, New York City, 1973-1978. Vice president PRF Corporation, 1978-1980.
Executive vice president Whisper Soft Mills, New York City, 1980-1984. Director product development Springs Industries, New York City, 1984-1985, textile consultant, 1985.
Board of directors Ednl.
Foundation for Fashion Industries. Corporation member Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Board director Educational Foundation for Fashion Industries. Corporation member Lesley College, Cambridge, Massachusetts With United States Army, 1942-1945. Member American Management Association, American Arbitration Association, Textile Distributors Association, University Michigan Alumni Club.
Married Carolyn Edith Goldsmith, June 8, 1947. Children: Margaret Ann (Mistress Jay Jacobson), James Andrew.