Background
Nathan, William Israel was born on December 26, 1896 in Kiev, Russia. Son of Israel and Helen (Butnitsky) Nathan. came to the United States, 1906, naturalized, 1921.
Nathan, William Israel was born on December 26, 1896 in Kiev, Russia. Son of Israel and Helen (Butnitsky) Nathan. came to the United States, 1906, naturalized, 1921.
Educational public schools, New York City.
Partner, Superior Clothing Company. New York City, 1918-1926; men's clothing manufacturer, 1926-1935; ladies suit manufacturer, 1935-1952; Chairman of the Board, Virginia Dare Stores Corporation, New York City, from 1956; Chairman of the Board, Atlantic Thrift Centers, Inc., New York City, from 1949; vice president, Animal Insurance Company. New York City, from 1952.
President Big Brothers Lodge, Mount Vernon, New York, from 1949. Chairman Mount Vernon United Jewish Appeal Campaign, 1948. Active Mount Vernon Hospital, Mount Vernon Young Men’s Hebrew Association and YWHA, Jewish Center Mount Vernon.
Member Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, Grand St. Boys Association, B'nai B'rith, Century Club of New York City, Grand Club of Mount Vernon, Ridgeway Golf Club of White Plains.
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Married Charlotte Aarons, December 16, 1925. Children: Ira, Fred, Honora (Mistress Indyke) Cynthia (Mistress Salzhour).