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Name |
Jacob, Elaine |
Born |
May 4, 1921 |
Birthplace |
Detroit, Michigan |
Titles & honors |
First woman president of National Association of Container Distributors. Endowed a chair at Wayne State University and the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery. |
Father |
Sam Jacob |
Mother |
Hilda Jacob |
Education |
Wayne State University, degree in Industrial Design 1942 |
Notes |
Major Donor to the Gualala Arts Center - Jacob foyer. Elaine Jacobs Center in Gualala is named for her. |
Occupation |
Animation, jewlery design, publishing, college teaching in business and industrial design. Developed the Plastic Division of the family glass container business. |
Role |
Executive |
