Background
Dawley, Melvin Emerson was born on February 9, 1905 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Albert Emerson and Mary (Vandenberg) Dawley.
Dawley, Melvin Emerson was born on February 9, 1905 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Albert Emerson and Mary (Vandenberg) Dawley.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1927.
Supervisor stores, Marks Stores, Inc., Grand Rapids, 1927-1933; assistant to sales vice president, Montgomery Ward & Company, Chicago, 1933-1935; dislay director, Montgomery Ward & Company, Chicago, 1935-1936; buyer, merchandise manager, Lord & Taylor, New York City, 1936-1946; vice president, Lord & Taylor, New York City, 1946-1959; president, chief Executive officer, Lord & Taylor, New York City, 1959-1968; chairman, chief Executive officer, Lord & Taylor, New York City, 1968-1972; also board directors, Lord & Taylor, New York City.
President Fifth Avenue Association, 1966-1968, chairman, 1968-1970. Trustee Citizens Budget Commission New York. Honorary chairman board directors Educational Foundation Apparel Industry.
Board directors Better Business Bureau. Member Field Club, Siwanoy Country Club (Bronxville, New York ), University Club (New York City), National Golf Links Club American, Delta Tau Delta, Alpha Kappa Psi.
Married Dorothy Tisch, June 26, 1931. Children: Donna Gayle, David Albert.