Background
Kaplan, Robert Arthur was born on October 15, 1927 in New York City. Son of David and Jeanette Kaplan.
Kaplan, Robert Arthur was born on October 15, 1927 in New York City. Son of David and Jeanette Kaplan.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, City College of New York, 1949.
Special sections editor, Fairchild Publns. Daily News Record, New York City, 1953-1959;
clothing editor, Fairchild Publns. Daily News Record, New York City, 1960-1967;
executive secretary, Clothing Manufacturers Association United States of America, New York City, 1967-1979;
executive director, secretary, Clothing Manufacturers Association United States of America, New York City, since 1979.
Member of advisory commission on textiles and apparel United States Special Trade, 1975-1994. Dir.The Fashion Roundtable, Amalgamated Life Insurance Company. New York City.
Served with Army of the United States, 1950-1952. Member of B'nai B'rith.
Married Frimette Spilberg, July 26, 1964. Children: Nicole A., Arielle E.