Henry Hale Rand (1909–1962) was an American heir, business executive and philanthropist. He served as the President of the International Shoe Company, the world's largest manufacturer of shoes,[1] from 1955 to 1962.
Henry Hale Rand | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1909 |
| Died | January 18, 1962 (aged 52–53) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bellefontaine Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Dorothy Bolin |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Parent(s) | Frank C. Rand Nettie Hale |
| Relatives | Philip Henry Hale (maternal grandfather) Oscar Johnson (paternal uncle) Edgar E. Rand (brother) William R. Orthwein, Jr. (brother-in-law) Ernest Trova (son-in-law) |
Early life edit
Henry Hale Rand was born in 1909 in St. Louis, Missouri.[2] His father, Frank C. Rand, was a businessman who served as the President and later Chairman of the International Shoe Company.[2][3][4] His mother was Nettie Hale, the daughter of British-born Texas rancher, publisher and composer Philip Henry Hale.
Rand graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he received a bachelor's degree in Economics.[2][3][5]
Business career edit
Rand started his career at the International Shoe Company (which became Furniture Brands International) in 1929.[2][3] He joined its board of directors in 1945.[2][3] From 1948 to 1955, he served as its Vice President.[2]
Upon the death of his brother, Edgar E. Rand, who had served as President from 1950 to 1955,[3][6] Rand served as President until 1962.[2][5][7] Under his leadership, the company was the world's largest shoe manufacturer.[1][7]
Philanthropy edit
Rand was elected as the President of the Webb School in 1950.[4] Additionally, he served on the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, Vanderbilt University.[5]
Personal life edit
Rand married Dorothy Bolin.[5] They resided in St. Louis, Missouri.[4] They had a son, Frank C. Rand, III, and a daughter, married to Surrealist painter and sculptor Ernest Trova.[5]
Death and legacy edit
Rand died on January 18, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri.[1][8] He was fifty-three years old.[1] His funeral took place at the University Methodist Church in University City, Missouri, and he was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.[1] His will included a US$5,000 donation to Vanderbilt University.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Shoe Magnate Dies". Great Bend Tribune (Great Bend, Kansas). January 19, 1962. p. 8. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Henry Hale Rand". The Daily Standard (Sikeston, Missouri). November 4, 1955. p. 1. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Henry H. Rand New President of International". Mt. Vernon Register-News (Mt. Vernon, Illinois). November 3, 1955. p. 1. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Henry Rand Elected Head of Webb School". The Kingsport Times. February 8, 1950. p. 7. Retrieved August 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f "Vandy Willed Money". The Kingsport Times. January 26, 1962. p. 5. Retrieved August 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "International Shoe Co. President Dies". The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune. January 18, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Head of Largest Shoe Manufacturer Is Dead". The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas). January 19, 1962. p. 3. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Notable Deaths From Everywhere". Simpson's Leader-Times (Kittanning, Pennsylvania). January 19, 1962. p. 2. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
