Background
Schoeffler, Oscar Edmund was born on March 5, 1899 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Louise (Lutz) Schoeffler.
Schoeffler, Oscar Edmund was born on March 5, 1899 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of John William and Louise (Lutz) Schoeffler.
Student of University Illinois. Bachelor of Science, Columbia, 1922.
Various positions trade publications, 1923-1939. Fashion editor Esquire magazine, Esquire’s Apparel Arts, 1939-1957, fashion director, 1957-1969, fashion advisory, 1969-1972, member editorial board Esquire’s Twentieth Century Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Men’s Fashions, 1969-1973. Vice-president and fashion director Esquire, Inc., to 1972.
Fashion director Gentlemen’s Quarterly, 1957-1972. Author articles on men’s fashions and apparel. Home: Sarasota, Fla.
Member editorial board Esquire’s Twentieth Century Ency.
Married Helen M. Dwight, October 6, 1923. Children: Dwight, John William, Edmund Henry.