His devoutly Christian parents and his own active involvement with the church from an early age led to the development of the moral principles which guided his life. These are almost all organizations to which Stanley contributed time or money. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request. Tuttle, Trustee, re: campaign contributions), (includes miscellaneous financial statements, memos on personnel matters, Board of Directors minutes and by-laws), (memo, Cunningham to Kresge, et al, describing/assessing a Woolworth self-service store in Pennsylvania), (Stanley's notes 1948; Stanley's remarks, 1955 "Executive Presentation" book, manual 1956), (mostly headquarter memos to store managers). Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. The content is of football and baseball games. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. Degree in 1923.
The researcher will also find materials which assist in documenting his contributions to the state and national Republican party. The Great Influenza Epidemic of 1918 forced him to leave the University for a time when he took ill. Once well, Kresge returned to the University of Michigan for 2 more years, transferring to Albion College for his senior year in 1922. Finally, the correspondence with Sebastian not only assists in understanding their father-son relationship, but it is also important for the researcher interested in Kresge/K mart history.
Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. Add to your scrapbook. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. (correspondence re: Stanley's investment in an oil well). Related To Angela Kresge, Helen Kresge, Carl Kresge, Mark Kresge, Lori Kresge. Among the materials not microfilmed are several ledgers and business journals, and annual reports and other papers of the Kresge Foundation. Short biography of Sebastian "S.S" Kresge By Jeffrey Thomas September 02, 2004 at 05:03:52. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 6, 2017. Departmental Sales: K mart, special report 1964, Expense Statement: Kresge Company, "Overhead Department Expense Statement 12-31-54 " 1954-12-31, Fiftieth Anniversary, 1949/Fiftieth Annual Meeting 1962, Financial Officer Authority (Resolution) 1973, Kresge Realty Company 1923, 1926-1928 (financial statements) 1923-1928, Kresge and Wilson Company undated, 1906, 1908, Conventions: report; 1916; program, 1920; Stanley's notes, 1932 1916-1932, Mt. information, please see: http://bentley.umich.edu/research/duplication/. University of Beirut. Stanley Kresge died on June 30, 1985. In that same year he began his full-time involvement with his father's growing company.
There are organizational materials on one of the largest Methodist churches in the country, and particularly interesting documents on Stanley's work with the Pastoral Relations Committee and its efforts to secure a new pastor for the church in 1943, when it sought Norman Vincent Peale, and in 1961. He was appointed to the Board of Directors in 1950, became vice-chairman of the Board in 1953, and succeeded his father as chairman in 1966, shortly before his father died.
Stanley Sebastian Kresge and Steve Spilos. Kresge’s genius, most business historians agree, was in finding and occupying an unfilled retailing niche, the middlebrow space between low-cost five-and-dimes and more expensive, brand-name retailers. Kresge heir dies at 85 DETROIT (AP). This series reveals the breadth of Kresge's interests in and depth of commitment to religious and educational organizations and institutions, and of the friendships that arose from his interests, including those with the Reverend Billy Graham and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. Try again later. In the correspondence with family members, the most important is that with his mother, Anna Kresge; his wife, Dorothy; and his father, Sebastian. Early on, he confided to fellow churchgoers that he hoped to give away his entire personal fortune. Access to digital material may be provided either as a direct link to an individual file or as a downloadable package of files bundled in a zip file. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Memorial Service
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Cunningham to Stanley, discussing undesirability of merger with Interstate Department Stores, 1962 correspondence re: merger with Kress, 1955-1960), (correspondence; includes Cunningham to Stanley memo re: the necessity of the change to "K mart Corporation," and letters from Stanley to board of Directors members protesting the change), (memos, from C.B. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Please enter location or other information that may help the volunteer in fulfilling this request. Prior to his death, the Kresge's donated millions in K-Mart stock to several colleges, libraries and charitable causes. Kresge’s earliest grants reflected this preference for mature organizations: the YMCA and the Girl Scouts were among the earliest grantees, and remain grantees to this day. Memorial contributions may be made to SEND International, in memory of Stan Kresge, P.O. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The correspondence with friends acquaints the researcher with many of Stanley and Dorothy's life-long friends. Quite often in their letters to one another, they would comment on important business developments. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. The collection is open for research, except where noted. In his teens, Kresge set his sights on becoming a teacher. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage.
Stanley Sebastian Kresge, son of Sebastian Spering Kresge, founder of the S.S. Kresge Company, later known as the K-Mart Corporation, was born on June 11, 1900 in Detroit, Michigan. Oops, something didn't work. "...retail chain, has died at the ago of 85. One of the home's previous owners was Stanley Kresge, former chairman of Kresge Co. (which is essentially now K-Mart). Business enterprises -- Michigan -- Detroit. Beta Theta Pi. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. English Another interesting exchange, found in folder 2, is between Whitehouse and Kresge concerning an update on the construction costs for Goodrich Chapel, dated April 9, 1958 and April 15, 1958. ... become the nation's No. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Stanley Sebastian Kresge, son of Sebastian Spering Kresge, founder of the S.S. Kresge Company, later known as the K-Mart Corporation, was born on June 11, 1900 in Detroit, Michigan. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 2 chain, has died at the age of 85. Make sure that the file is a photo. The following finding aid is a guide to the entire collection with appropriate indication of files and other materials not part of the microfilm edition. When he funded the Kresge Foundation with an initial $1.3 million in 1924, he decided to focus on building and maintaining existing charitable efforts, leaving to other foundations the task of identifying new approaches and groups. He supported anti-liquor groups long after the temperance movement ceased to be trendy, and even after it became evident that Kresge’s anti-liquor politics were hurting his bottom line. The founder of what would become the K-Mart chain of discount stores, he was also an accomplished philanthropist who focused his efforts on capital grants and building projects. 6888) in November, 1985. Stanley Kresge was former chairman of the Board for the S.S. Kresge Company, honorary chairman of the Kresge Foundation, and a former Trustee of Albion College. Mrs. Kresge startled the 1963 stockholders meeting, presided over by her husband, by opening an earnest discussion from the floor on the morality of selling merchandise on the Christian Sabbath. Share Stanley's life story with friends and family. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The Kresge Family Papers consist of 1 series: Correspondence. He was a longtime member of the Metropolitan United Methodist Church of Detroit and served as a trustee; he was involved in the affairs of Albion College, where he also was a trustee; he was a board member of the Greater Detroit YMCA; he participated in Detroit Rotary Club events; and he was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
× Sebastian Kresge was among the most successful retailers in American history. Also known as Stan S Kresge. Forward to Family & Friends; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. Stanley Sebastian Kresge Obituary Remember Stanley Sebastian Kresge. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. To finance his education, he struck a bargain with his parents: if they would pay his tuition, he would sign over his wages until age 21.
The researcher will also find materials which assist in documenting his contributions to the state and national Republican party. The Great Influenza Epidemic of 1918 forced him to leave the University for a time when he took ill. Once well, Kresge returned to the University of Michigan for 2 more years, transferring to Albion College for his senior year in 1922. Finally, the correspondence with Sebastian not only assists in understanding their father-son relationship, but it is also important for the researcher interested in Kresge/K mart history.
Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. Add to your scrapbook. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. (correspondence re: Stanley's investment in an oil well). Related To Angela Kresge, Helen Kresge, Carl Kresge, Mark Kresge, Lori Kresge. Among the materials not microfilmed are several ledgers and business journals, and annual reports and other papers of the Kresge Foundation. Short biography of Sebastian "S.S" Kresge By Jeffrey Thomas September 02, 2004 at 05:03:52. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 6, 2017. Departmental Sales: K mart, special report 1964, Expense Statement: Kresge Company, "Overhead Department Expense Statement 12-31-54 " 1954-12-31, Fiftieth Anniversary, 1949/Fiftieth Annual Meeting 1962, Financial Officer Authority (Resolution) 1973, Kresge Realty Company 1923, 1926-1928 (financial statements) 1923-1928, Kresge and Wilson Company undated, 1906, 1908, Conventions: report; 1916; program, 1920; Stanley's notes, 1932 1916-1932, Mt. information, please see: http://bentley.umich.edu/research/duplication/. University of Beirut. Stanley Kresge died on June 30, 1985. In that same year he began his full-time involvement with his father's growing company.
There are organizational materials on one of the largest Methodist churches in the country, and particularly interesting documents on Stanley's work with the Pastoral Relations Committee and its efforts to secure a new pastor for the church in 1943, when it sought Norman Vincent Peale, and in 1961. He was appointed to the Board of Directors in 1950, became vice-chairman of the Board in 1953, and succeeded his father as chairman in 1966, shortly before his father died.
Stanley Sebastian Kresge and Steve Spilos. Kresge’s genius, most business historians agree, was in finding and occupying an unfilled retailing niche, the middlebrow space between low-cost five-and-dimes and more expensive, brand-name retailers. Kresge heir dies at 85 DETROIT (AP). This series reveals the breadth of Kresge's interests in and depth of commitment to religious and educational organizations and institutions, and of the friendships that arose from his interests, including those with the Reverend Billy Graham and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. Try again later. In the correspondence with family members, the most important is that with his mother, Anna Kresge; his wife, Dorothy; and his father, Sebastian. Early on, he confided to fellow churchgoers that he hoped to give away his entire personal fortune. Access to digital material may be provided either as a direct link to an individual file or as a downloadable package of files bundled in a zip file. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Memorial Service
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Cunningham to Stanley, discussing undesirability of merger with Interstate Department Stores, 1962 correspondence re: merger with Kress, 1955-1960), (correspondence; includes Cunningham to Stanley memo re: the necessity of the change to "K mart Corporation," and letters from Stanley to board of Directors members protesting the change), (memos, from C.B. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Please enter location or other information that may help the volunteer in fulfilling this request. Prior to his death, the Kresge's donated millions in K-Mart stock to several colleges, libraries and charitable causes. Kresge’s earliest grants reflected this preference for mature organizations: the YMCA and the Girl Scouts were among the earliest grantees, and remain grantees to this day. Memorial contributions may be made to SEND International, in memory of Stan Kresge, P.O. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The correspondence with friends acquaints the researcher with many of Stanley and Dorothy's life-long friends. Quite often in their letters to one another, they would comment on important business developments. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. The collection is open for research, except where noted. In his teens, Kresge set his sights on becoming a teacher. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage.
Stanley Sebastian Kresge, son of Sebastian Spering Kresge, founder of the S.S. Kresge Company, later known as the K-Mart Corporation, was born on June 11, 1900 in Detroit, Michigan. Oops, something didn't work. "...retail chain, has died at the ago of 85. One of the home's previous owners was Stanley Kresge, former chairman of Kresge Co. (which is essentially now K-Mart). Business enterprises -- Michigan -- Detroit. Beta Theta Pi. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. English Another interesting exchange, found in folder 2, is between Whitehouse and Kresge concerning an update on the construction costs for Goodrich Chapel, dated April 9, 1958 and April 15, 1958. ... become the nation's No. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Stanley Sebastian Kresge, son of Sebastian Spering Kresge, founder of the S.S. Kresge Company, later known as the K-Mart Corporation, was born on June 11, 1900 in Detroit, Michigan. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 2 chain, has died at the age of 85. Make sure that the file is a photo. The following finding aid is a guide to the entire collection with appropriate indication of files and other materials not part of the microfilm edition. When he funded the Kresge Foundation with an initial $1.3 million in 1924, he decided to focus on building and maintaining existing charitable efforts, leaving to other foundations the task of identifying new approaches and groups. He supported anti-liquor groups long after the temperance movement ceased to be trendy, and even after it became evident that Kresge’s anti-liquor politics were hurting his bottom line. The founder of what would become the K-Mart chain of discount stores, he was also an accomplished philanthropist who focused his efforts on capital grants and building projects. 6888) in November, 1985. Stanley Kresge was former chairman of the Board for the S.S. Kresge Company, honorary chairman of the Kresge Foundation, and a former Trustee of Albion College. Mrs. Kresge startled the 1963 stockholders meeting, presided over by her husband, by opening an earnest discussion from the floor on the morality of selling merchandise on the Christian Sabbath. Share Stanley's life story with friends and family. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The Kresge Family Papers consist of 1 series: Correspondence. He was a longtime member of the Metropolitan United Methodist Church of Detroit and served as a trustee; he was involved in the affairs of Albion College, where he also was a trustee; he was a board member of the Greater Detroit YMCA; he participated in Detroit Rotary Club events; and he was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
× Sebastian Kresge was among the most successful retailers in American history. Also known as Stan S Kresge. Forward to Family & Friends; Print; Contact Support; Upgrade; Death Certificates; Share This Obituary. Stanley Sebastian Kresge Obituary Remember Stanley Sebastian Kresge. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. To finance his education, he struck a bargain with his parents: if they would pay his tuition, he would sign over his wages until age 21.