Harry S. Brandman ’27

Harry died in his sleep on May 30 at his home in St. Augustine, Fla. After graduation, he intended to follow his father, who was president of the Emerson Shoe Manufacturing Co. Instead, he became a very busy traveling salesman for manufacturers of ladies' garments (especially sportswear). This occupation meant several changes of residence and left little time for his hobbies—flying and home movies. Although his wife of 41 years, Ellen L. Baker, was Episcopalian, she participated in the religious and communal life of his Jewish faith. Theirs was truly an ecumenical home, and after she died, Harry attended both Jewish and Episcopal services.

In 1950, glaucoma caused Harry to begin a long retirement. Ellen, who had lived in St. Augustine, suggested that they retire there. They bought a beach house in Summer Haven, and for 18 years enjoyed the beach, fishing, and boating. They later moved to David Shores, where they played bridge, enjoyed music, and relished visits, calls, and letters from their nieces and nephews. Ellen once said that if Harry could go barefoot, he would be "a real Florida cracker." He learned woodworking, was president of the local A.A.R.P., and joined the St. Augustine Senior Citizen Club, the Historical Society, and a Duplicate Bridge Club. Harry also served the university as a local chairman for the $53 million campaign. We send our sympathy to the nieces and nephews who helped to brighten his life and sent us the news of his death.

The Class of 1927