Rich, Richard H., 1901-1975

Richard H. Rich (December 24, 1901-May 1, 1975), merchant and business executive, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Herman and Rosalind Rich Rosenheim. His father was a shoe manufacturer in Savannah, his mother the daughter of Morris Rich, founder of Rich's department stores in Atlanta. Richard Rich legally changed his name from Rosenheim to Rich in 1920 at the urging of his grandfather. On December 29, 1930, he married Virginia Lazarus of New Orleans, Louisiana. They had three children, Sally Rich Rose Adolph, Virginia Rich Barnett, and Michael Peter Rich. Rich served Rich's continuously from 1924 to 1975 with the exception of three years during World War II when he joined the U.S. Army Air Forces.

From the description of Richard H. Rich papers, 1902-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80615351

Businessman and civic leader, of Atlanta, Ga.; b. Richard Rosenheim.

From the description of Papers, 1902-1981. (Emory University). WorldCat record id: 28419664