Background
Berg, Janet Elaine was born in Buffalo. Daughter of Louis and Fannie Ruth (Greenwald) Gelb.
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Janet Elaine Berg
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Bachelor in English/Economics, Adelphi U., 1942; postgraduate, New York University, 1943-1944.
Career
Writer radio specifications, Signal Corps, Red Bank, New Jersey, 1942-1944;
researcher, Celanese Corp, New York City, 1944-1946;
owner retail chain, The Mart/Fashion Page, Ohio., 1948-1960;
buyer, merchandiser, WRENS/Allied Stores Pogues/Association Dry Goods, Ohio., 1960-1972;
senior editor, Retail Week, New York City, 1972-1983;
owner retail store, The Dutchman, Rhinebeck, New York, 1977-1993;
visitor services assistant, Wave Hill, Riverdale, New York, since 1994. Freelance writer New York Apparel News, Accessories Magazine, Pret Fashions, Stores Magazine, Hosiery/Body Fashions, Sportswear/Jeans International. Instructor Laboratory Institute Merchandising, Dutchess Community College.
Speaker in field.
Achievements
Membership
Counselor Svc. Corps of Retired Executives, White Plains, New York, National Executive Svc. Corps, New York City. Member Trends New York (past vice president).
Connections
Married Vernon Berg, October 21, 1945 (deceased October 1985). Children; Peter, Richard.
