Meyer, Max, 1876-1953.

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Meyer was a fashion industry leader remembered for his interest in labor reform issues, including minimum wage, worker's compensation and working conditions. His interest in education led to his role in the establishment of the Central High School of Needle Trades and Fashion Institute of Technology. He served as the first chairman of the FIT Board of Trustees and was acting president of the college at his death in 1953.

From the description of Max Meyer fashion sketches, 1915-1929. (Fashion Institute of Tech Library). WorldCat record id: 122612946 1876 Born March 29. 1910 Member, employees group which negotiated "Protocol of Peace". 1918 Founded, Urban League of White Plains, New York. 1920's Secretary, Industrial Council of the Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufacturers Protective Association. 1929 Retired as partner of A. Beller and Co. 1931 Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt named Meyer to Commission to study medical treatment for workers under workers' compensation. 1931 Member, State Industrial Council. 1933 Member, Labor Board of NRA. 1934 Chairman, Millinery Code Authority, NRA. 1934 Head, Hotel and Restaurant Minimum Wage Board, NYSDOL. 1937 Chairman, Millinery Stabilization Commission. 1937 Member, NYS Board of Mediation. 1940 Chairman, Needlecraft Educational Commission (Advisory Board for Central High School Needle Trades). 1945 Chairman, Educational Foundation, Apparel Industry. 1951 Chairman, Board of Trustees, Fashion Institute of Technology. 1952 President, Fashion Institute of Technology. 1953 Died January 31. From the guide to the Max Meyer Papers, ca. 1920-1953., (Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library)

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