Background
Paige, Richard E. was born on December 30, 1904 in New York City. Son of Louis and Florence (Elias) Paige.
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Richard E. Paige
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Richard E. Paige, American inventor. Achievements include patents in field; invention of instructional sighting device; development of can carriers, corrugated floor display stands. Named to Packaging Hall of Fame, 1975; recipient Bronze Plaque, Advertising Club of Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 1956, Top Design award, Design Magazine.
Education
Student, Voltaire School Music. Student, Grand Central School Art.
Career
Salesman Reproduction Products, Brooklyn, 1929—1931. Idea man, construction expert Display Finishing Company, Long Island, 1931, vice president, 1936—1940. Founder Richard E. Paige Company, New York City, 1940, Paige Training Aids, 1944, Paige Laboratory, 1946, Paige Company, 1948, Paige Company Internat.
With Hallmark Cards, Inc., 1960—1970. Chairman board Paper Products Development Corporation, from 1964. Researcher steel foil Bethlehem Steel Company, 1964—1965.
Technical consultant Procter & Gamble Company, Ivorydale Technology Center, 1970. Lecturer in field.
Achievements
Membership
Member of Point of Purchase Advertising Institute, Inventors Workshop International (honorary. Guest lecturer), Advertising Club (New York City).
Connections
Married Evelyn Kitz, April 26, 1931.
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Nationality
American
Career
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1929 - 1931
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1940
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1944
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1946
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1948
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1960 - 1970
Awards
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Named to Packaging Hall of Fame, 1975. Recipient Bronze Plaque, Advertising Club of Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 1956, Top Design award, Design Magazine.Named to Packaging Hall of Fame, 1975. Recipient Bronze Plaque, Advertising Club of Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, 1956, Top Design award, Design Magazine.