Henry Hale Rand

Henry Hale Rand (1909–1962) was an American heir, business executive and philanthropist. He served as the President of the International Shoe Company, the world's largest manufacturer of shoes,[1] from 1955 to 1962.

Henry Hale Rand
Born1909
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 1962
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Resting placeBellefontaine Cemetery
Alma materVanderbilt University
OccupationBusinessman
Spouse(s)Dorothy Bolin
Children1 son, 1 daughter
Parent(s)Frank C. Rand
Nettie Hale
RelativesPhilip Henry Hale (maternal grandfather)
Oscar Johnson (paternal uncle)
Edgar E. Rand (brother)
William R. Orthwein, Jr. (brother-in-law)
Ernest Trova (son-in-law)

Early life

Henry Hale Rand was born in 1909 in St. Louis, Missouri.[2] His father, Frank C. Rand, was a businessman who served as the President and later Chairman of the International Shoe Company.[2][3][4] His mother was Nettie Hale, the daughter of British-born Texas rancher, publisher and composer Philip Henry Hale.

Rand graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he received a bachelor's degree in Economics.[2][3][5]

Business career

Rand started his career at the International Shoe Company (which became Furniture Brands International) in 1929.[2][3] He joined its board of directors in 1945.[2][3] From 1948 to 1955, he served as its Vice President.[2]

Upon the death of his brother, Edgar E. Rand, who had served as President from 1950 to 1955,[3][6] Rand served as President until 1962.[2][5][7] Under his leadership, the company was the world's largest shoe manufacturer.[1][7]

Philanthropy

Rand was elected as the President of the Webb School in 1950.[4] Additionally, he served on the Board of Trustees of his alma mater, Vanderbilt University.[5]

Personal life

Rand married Dorothy Bolin.[5] They resided in St. Louis, Missouri.[4] They had a son, Frank C. Rand, III, and a daughter, married to Surrealist painter and sculptor Ernest Trova.[5]

Death and legacy

Rand died on January 18, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri.[1][8] He was fifty-three years old.[1] His funeral took place at the University Methodist Church in University City, Missouri, and he was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.[1] His will included a US$5,000 donation to Vanderbilt University.[5]

References
  1. "Shoe Magnate Dies". Great Bend Tribune (Great Bend, Kansas). January 19, 1962. p. 8. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Henry Hale Rand". The Daily Standard (Sikeston, Missouri). November 4, 1955. p. 1. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Henry H. Rand New President of International". Mt. Vernon Register-News (Mt. Vernon, Illinois). November 3, 1955. p. 1. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Henry Rand Elected Head of Webb School". The Kingsport Times. February 8, 1950. p. 7. Retrieved August 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Vandy Willed Money". The Kingsport Times. January 26, 1962. p. 5. Retrieved August 24, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "International Shoe Co. President Dies". The Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune. January 18, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Head of Largest Shoe Manufacturer Is Dead". The Hays Daily News (Hays, Kansas). January 19, 1962. p. 3. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Notable Deaths From Everywhere". Simpson's Leader-Times (Kittanning, Pennsylvania). January 19, 1962. p. 2. Retrieved August 25, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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