Borman Family Papers 1923-1991 1960-1987

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Borman Family Papers 1923-1991 1960-1987

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The Borman Family is a prominent Detroit area Jewish-American family and is best known for opening a string of supermarket chains throughout southeastern Michigan. Farmer Jack Market was the most successful venture, but others before it included Food Fair and Savon. Founded by two Russian-born brothers, Borman's Inc. remained a family-run business until 1987 when Farmer Jack was sold to the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P). This collection primarily represents the family business, but also covers the Borman Family's extensive involvement in the Detroit and Jewish-American communities.

7 linear ft. and 1 oversize folder

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Tom and Abraham (Al) Borman were brothers who emigrated from Russia in 1914, eventually settling in the Detroit area. Together, they opened their first store, Tom's Quality Market, in 1927. By 1935 they had ten markets, and by 1955 they had 26, which operated under the names of "Food Fair" and "Lucky." The Borman brothers soon decided to merge the stores and incorporate them under the name of "Food Fair" Markets. Between 1956 and 1964 they continued to open new stores as well as acq...

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