Sylvan Harold Friedman

Background

Friedman, Sylvan Harold was born on July 9, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Meyer and Rebecca Beatrice (Finkel) Friedman.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Chicago.

Career

General manager, Leterstone Sales Company, Chicago, 1936-1947; owner, operator, American Bearing Company, Chicago, 1947-1949; owner, operator, American Bearing Company, Minneapolis, 1953-1966; sales manager, American Ball Bearing Corporation, Brooklyn, 1949-1950; sales manager, United Bearing Company, Minneapolis, 1950-1953; owner, operator, Interchange Inc., St. Louis Park, Minnesota, since 1966; also board directors, Interchange Inc., St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Consultant in field, Minneapolis, 1966-1974.

Achievements

• Sylvan Harold Friedman has been listed as a notable author, publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

More photos

• book

  • International Drive Belt Interchange (IDBI) Guide

    (An interchange reference guide of various types and sizes...)

  • International Filter Interchange (IFI) Guide

    (An interchange reference guide of various types and sizes...)

  • International Seals Interchange Guide 2004 Edition

Membership

Board of directors Big Brothers Inc., Minneapolis, 1951-1965. Volunteer Amicus, Minneapolis, 1966-1974. President Crossroads, Minneapolis, 1984.

Served with United States Army Reserve, 1944-1946.

Interests

• Avocations: travelling, photo albums, radio and television talk shows.

Connections

Married Sara Robbin, June 18, 1939 (deceased August 1964). Children: David, Robert, Barbara. Married Mary Marjorie Peck Steinberg, July 31, 1966.

Stepchildren: Michael, Martha.