Winthrop Allen Short

Background

Short, Winthrop Allen was born on November 14, 1919 in Newark. Son of Walter Edwin and Mary (Hosley) Short.

Education

AB, Princeton University, 1941; Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1944; Master of Laws, New York University, 1949.

Career

Practice in, New York City, 1945-1955; with, Knapp King-Size Corporation (formerly Knapp Brothers Shoe Manufacturing Corporation), Brockton, Massachusetts, 1955-1985; treasurer, Knapp King-Size Corporation (formerly Knapp Brothers Shoe Manufacturing Corporation), 1959-1962; president, Knapp King-Size Corporation (formerly Knapp Brothers Shoe Manufacturing Corporation), 1962-1985; retired, 1985.

Achievements

• Winthrop Allen Short has been listed as a noteworthy footwear company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee emeritus Princeton University. Trustee Princeton Blairstown Center, since 1986, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, since 1987.

Connections

Married Janet Gerdes, September 12, 1944. Children: Winthrop A., John G. (deceased), Andrew B., David H.

Father:

Walter Edwin Short

Mother:

Mary (Hosley) Short

Spouse:

Janet Gerdes

child:

Winthrop A. Short

child:

John G. Short (deceased)

child:

David H. Short

child:

Andrew B. Short