Alvin M. Ferst, Jr. papers, 1958-2001 (bulk dates 1962-2001).

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Alvin M. Ferst, Jr. papers, 1958-2001 (bulk dates 1962-2001).

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This collection contains Alvin M. Ferst's papers pertaining to his activities with Georgia Tech, particularly his involvement in the Georgia Tech Foundation as well as the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. Less well documented are his various civic activities in Atlanta. Ferst's personal life and his professional career at Rich's department store are not covered in the collection.

5.6 linear feet (14 document cases)

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech

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SNAC Resource ID: 8109639

Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Tech

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Ferst, Alvin M., Jr. (Alvin Meinhard), 1922-2009.

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Alvin M. (Alvin Meinhard) Ferst, Jr. (1922-2009) was the Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Rich's Department Store. He worked with the company for 35 years, overseeing the expansion of Rich's from its one downtown store to numerous satellite locations. During and after his career at Rich's, he was an active donor, fund-raiser, and advisor at his alma mater, the Georgia Institute of Technology. From the description of Alvin M. Ferst, Jr. papers, 1958-2001 (bulk dates 1962-2001...

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The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech or Tech, was founded on October 13, 1885 as the Georgia School of Technology. The creation of the educational institution was part of the plans of Georgia leadership to reconstruct and revitalize the state's economy following the Civil War. Eighty-four candidates took the first entrance examination on October 3, 1888 and the school formally opened on October 5, 1888. Over the next several decades the school evolved from tr...

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