Background
Gilbert, Harold S. was born on February 18, 1907 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Louis and Sadye (Speiser) Gilbert.
Gilbert, Harold S. was born on February 18, 1907 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Louis and Sadye (Speiser) Gilbert.
Bachelor of Science, Temple University, 1930.
Merchandise manager, Gimbel Brothers, Philadelphia, 1930-1954; sales promotion director, Lit Brothers, Philadelphia, 1954-1957; sales promotion director, Food Fair Stores, Middle Atlantic States., 1958; account executive, Weightman Advertising, Philadelphia, 1958-1960; president, Harold S. Gilbert Advertising, Philadelphia, since 1960.
Chairman Colonial Philadelphia History Society, 1970. Trustee Mikveh Israel Cemetery since 1975. Member Philadelphia Public Relations Association (co-founder 1945, director 1945-1963), Rydal Chamber of Commerce (past director 1943-1952).
Married Lillian Berger, June 8, 1938. Children: Ellen B. Cole, Judy A. Honness, Lucy W. Rhoda, Abby L.