Sigmund Eisner
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Sigmund Eisner was a prominent manufacturer and president of the Sigmund Eisner Company based in Red Bank, New Jersey
. At one time (1922), this company was the exclusive manufacturer of uniforms for the Boy Scouts of America
and the largest manufacturer of uniforms in the United States. He is also well known as the great-grandfather of Michael Eisner
, who was CEO of The Walt Disney Company
from 1984 to 2005.
, South Amboy
, and Freehold
. As of 1922, the company had 2,000 employees, but during World War I
the company’s roles swelled to 5,000 as the company handled contracts for the United States government as well as several foreign governments.
Eisner’s family was also involved in the company. As of 1922, Eisner’s sons H. Raymond and A. Victor were first and second vice-presidents, respectively.
. He was vice-president of the Red Cross of Monmouth County and water commissioner of Red Bank. He was a member of the American Jewish Committee
, the Jewish Welfare Board of America, and the Zionist Committee of America. His personal interests led him to membership in the Free and Accepted Masons, Ancient Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and the Monmouth County Boat Club.
H. Raymond, the eldest son, was born in Red Bank and attended the public schools. He graduated in the 1906 class of the Phillips Exeter Academy
. Following his graduation he studied at Harvard University
and graduated in 1909. Before becoming a vice-president at his father’s company, he attended the Philadelphia Textile School for a one year course. H. Raymond married Elsie Solomon in Rochester, New York
on February 12, 1911.
J. Lester, the second son, was also born in Red Bank, New Jersey
. He also took his preparatory course at Exeter and graduated Harvard University
in 1911. J. Lester married Marguerite Davidson on January 13, 1913.
Monroe Eisner, the third son, was also born in Red Bank, entered Phillips Exeter Academy
(graduated 1910) and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard in 1914. Thereafter, he attended the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration and graduated in 1915. During his studies he also was active with the Everett Mills in Everett Massachusetts where he studied fabrics. In 1916 he returned to Red Bank to work at the family factory. Monroe married (in New York City) Winone Jackson on September 11, 1916.
The youngest son, A. Victor (born December 11, 1894) studied at Washington and Jefferson College at Washington, Pennsylvania
. At the conclusion of his studies, be entered the family business as second vice-president. A. Victor married Helene Monsky in September 1918.
Red Bank, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,844 people, 5,201 households, and 2,501 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,639.1 people per square mile . There were 5,450 housing units at an average density of 3,055.0 per square mile...
. At one time (1922), this company was the exclusive manufacturer of uniforms for the Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
and the largest manufacturer of uniforms in the United States. He is also well known as the great-grandfather of Michael Eisner
Michael Eisner
Michael Dammann Eisner is an American businessman. He was the chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company from 1984 until 2005.-Early life:...
, who was CEO of The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
from 1984 to 2005.
Early life
Sigmund Eisner was born in Austria to a Jewish family and educated in public schools there. At 21 years of age he came to the United States and founded the Sigmund Eisner Company.Sigmund Eisner Company
The Sigmund Eisner Company started with only a few garments, but specialized in uniforms. With a central factory in Red Bank, New Jersey, branches were established in nearby towns Long BranchLong Branch, New Jersey
Long Branch is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 30,719.Long Branch was formed on April 11, 1867, as the Long Branch Commission, from portions of Ocean Township...
, South Amboy
South Amboy, New Jersey
South Amboy is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, on the Raritan Bay. As of the 2000 United States Census, the city population was 7,913.South Amboy, and Perth Amboy across the Raritan River, are collectively referred to as The Amboys...
, and Freehold
Freehold Borough, New Jersey
Freehold is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 12,052. It is the county seat of Monmouth County....
. As of 1922, the company had 2,000 employees, but during World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
the company’s roles swelled to 5,000 as the company handled contracts for the United States government as well as several foreign governments.
Eisner’s family was also involved in the company. As of 1922, Eisner’s sons H. Raymond and A. Victor were first and second vice-presidents, respectively.
Red Bank
Sigmund Eisner (and his family) took great interest in civic and social affairs. Sigmund was governor of the Monmouth Memorial Hospital and the State Home for Boys at Jamesburg, New JerseyJamesburg, New Jersey
Jamesburg is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 6,025.Jamesburg was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 19, 1887, when it was created from portions of Monroe Township, based on...
. He was vice-president of the Red Cross of Monmouth County and water commissioner of Red Bank. He was a member of the American Jewish Committee
American Jewish Committee
The American Jewish Committee was "founded in 1906 with the aim of rallying all sections of American Jewry to defend the rights of Jews all over the world...
, the Jewish Welfare Board of America, and the Zionist Committee of America. His personal interests led him to membership in the Free and Accepted Masons, Ancient Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine; the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and the Monmouth County Boat Club.
Family
Sigmund married Bertha Weis and they had four sons: H. Raymond, J. Lester, Monroe, and A. Victor.H. Raymond, the eldest son, was born in Red Bank and attended the public schools. He graduated in the 1906 class of the Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy is a private secondary school located in Exeter, New Hampshire, in the United States.Exeter is noted for its application of Harkness education, a system based on a conference format of teacher and student interaction, similar to the Socratic method of learning through asking...
. Following his graduation he studied at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
and graduated in 1909. Before becoming a vice-president at his father’s company, he attended the Philadelphia Textile School for a one year course. H. Raymond married Elsie Solomon in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
on February 12, 1911.
J. Lester, the second son, was also born in Red Bank, New Jersey
Red Bank, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,844 people, 5,201 households, and 2,501 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,639.1 people per square mile . There were 5,450 housing units at an average density of 3,055.0 per square mile...
. He also took his preparatory course at Exeter and graduated Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
in 1911. J. Lester married Marguerite Davidson on January 13, 1913.
Monroe Eisner, the third son, was also born in Red Bank, entered Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy is a private secondary school located in Exeter, New Hampshire, in the United States.Exeter is noted for its application of Harkness education, a system based on a conference format of teacher and student interaction, similar to the Socratic method of learning through asking...
(graduated 1910) and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard in 1914. Thereafter, he attended the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration and graduated in 1915. During his studies he also was active with the Everett Mills in Everett Massachusetts where he studied fabrics. In 1916 he returned to Red Bank to work at the family factory. Monroe married (in New York City) Winone Jackson on September 11, 1916.
The youngest son, A. Victor (born December 11, 1894) studied at Washington and Jefferson College at Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, within the Pittsburgh Metro Area in the southwestern part of the state...
. At the conclusion of his studies, be entered the family business as second vice-president. A. Victor married Helene Monsky in September 1918.