William Van Clark This is Me

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1. 1. What's in a name?

   www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pb - [Cached]

   Published on: 7/4/2005   Last Visited: 7/5/2005

   The generosity of William Van Alan Clark and his wife, Edna, has made an enduring contribution to the town of Ramapo.
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   Clark, the former chairman of Avon Inc., and Edna Clark, the daughter of Avon's founder, were known for their philanthropic undertakings, said Ramapo town historian Craig Long.
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   William Clark, who received an engineering degree from Cornell University, began as the plant manager of Avon in Suffern in 1920. Later he served as the vice president of manufacturing and eventually was elected the board chairman. Clark remained active in the company until six months before his death in 1976 at the age of 88.
   
   Long said Clark was respected for his benevolent treatment of his employees at Avon and was known for giving generous bonuses during holidays.

2. 2. What's in a name?

   www.nyjournalnews.com/apps/pbc - [Cached]

   Published on: 7/4/2005   Last Visited: 7/5/2005

   The generosity of William Van Alan Clark and his wife, Edna, has made an enduring contribution to the town of Ramapo.
   ...
   Clark, the former chairman of Avon Inc., and Edna Clark, the daughter of Avon's founder, were known for their philanthropic undertakings, said Ramapo town historian Craig Long.
   ...
   William Clark, who received an engineering degree from Cornell University, began as the plant manager of Avon in Suffern in 1920. Later he served as the vice president of manufacturing and eventually was elected the board chairman. Clark remained active in the company until six months before his death in 1976 at the age of 88.
   
   Long said Clark was respected for his benevolent treatment of his employees at Avon and was known for giving generous bonuses during holidays.