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Mark Samuel Schulman, Supermarket Founder
- H. Mark Samuel Schulman, Supermarket Founder1905 - 2002
- W. Esther WisemanAbt 1910 - 2014
Facts and Events
About Mark Schulman
Mark Samuel Schulman was born 27 May 1905 in Minsk, Russia. Mark emigrated to the United States in 1914 [1930 U.S. Census] and married Esther Wiseman before the birth of their daughter Roberta in 1934.
Mark Schulman's start in the grocery business appears to have started in the mid to late-1930's when he ran the meat concession inside Lloyd's Market at 3rd and Catalina in Los Angeles California. This market, incidentally, generated some well-known names in the Los Angeles food business including Phil Harris, who founded Hiram's Markets, who owned the grocery concession; and Abraham and Herman Davis, father and son, who ran the service deli concession at Lloyd's Market. Herman Davis would later go on to work as the Deli Buyer for Southern California grocery chain, The Boys Market, founded by the Goldstein brothers. [Source: Deli News Magazine, May 1968, pg. 15]
Mark found early business success in America when he founded the Southern California supermarket chain Clark Markets in 1945, whick grew to 15 stores serving many communities before being acquired by Food Giant stores several years later. Schulman hired some of the most talented people in the grocery industry at Clark Markets, many of which went on to find success with other grocery chains in Southern California.
Along with his brother Irwin, Mark Schulman was an early pioneer of Palm Springs, in building the Palm Springs Riviera Hotel, which opened for business in 1958. The Riviera Hotel became a popular vacation spot for many in the Southern California area, was also a hang-out for the "Rat Pack" and frequently featured popular stars such as Elvis Presley, Desi Arnaz and others.
Schulman and his wife Esther established "The Mark and Esther Schulman Foundation" which became a key benefactor of many humanitarian works and causes throughout Los Angeles. The Jewish Home for the Aging has two Schulman buildings: a medical center and a social hall. In 1999, the foundation endowed a chair to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the discipline of organ transplants and provided funding for an obstetric wing of the hospital. Because of Mark Schulman's dedication to children's causes, he and his wife have endowed Vista Del Mar Children's Home with an arts and crafts building, and they also dedicated the lobby of the Zimmer Children's Museum.
In addition to his many philanthropic involvements, he was active in City of Hope; a long-time member of the Friars Club, where he headed up their charity foundation for several years; and served as the president of the Sportsmen Club.
Mark Schulman passed away on 20 July 2002 in California. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife of 71 years, Esther; daughter, Roberta (Marvin) Holland; son, Richard (Marcia); six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. His numerous contributions to the grocery industry and philanthropic support and caring for others established a tremendous legacy that his family can always take great pride.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).
U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name: Mark S. Schulman
SSN: 560-38-3942
Last Residence: 90210 Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
BORN: 27 May 1905
Died: 20 Jul 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)
- U.S. Naturalization Records - Original Documents: World Archives Project. (Ancestry.com).
Name: Mark Samuel Schulman
[Motte Schulmann]
Age: 29
Birth Date: 27 May 1905
Birth Location: Russia
Spouse: Esther
Children: Roberta
Arrival Year: 1914
Issue Date: 22 Aug 1934
State: California
Locality, Court: Southern District, Central Division, Los Angeles, California, District Court
Record Type: Petition for Naturalization
- United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626).
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Mark S Schulman
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1906
Birthplace: Russia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Marital Status: Single
Immigration Year: 1914
Occupation: Salesman
Industry: Meats Wholesale
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Russia
Mother's Birthplace: Russia
Household Members: Name Age
Mark S Schulman 24
- United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627).
1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Mark S Schulman
Respondent: Yes
Age: 34
Estimated birth year: abt 1906
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Russia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Street: So Hi Point
House Number: 1162
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Citizenship: Naturalized
Sheet Number: 45A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 1090
Occupation: Owner
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 7500
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 55
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Mark S Schulman 34
Esther Schulman 30
Roberta Schulman 6 [Daughter]'
Richard Schulman 3 [Son]
Mary Creemer 33 [Servant]]
- Jewish Journal.com
5 September 2002.
Eulogies:Mark Schulman
Philanthropist, Humanitarian and Entreprenuer, Dies at 97
by Roberta Holland
September 5, 2002 | 7:59 pm
Mark Schulman, philanthropist and entrepreneur, died July 20 at the age of 97.
He was born in Minsk, Russia, and came to the United States in 1914. He prospered in the Los Angeles supermarket industry and in 1945, he began the Clark Market chain, which grew to 15 stores before it was sold to Food Giant. He also joined his brother, Irwin, an early pioneer of Palm Springs, in building the Palm Springs Riviera Hotel. He later served as director of the board of City National Bank from 1975-1991.
Above all, Schulman wanted to give something of himself back to the community that was so good to him. As a result, The Mark and Esther Schulman Foundation is responsible for many humanitarian works throughout Los Angeles. The Jewish Home for the Aging has two Schulman buildings: a medical center and a social hall. In 1999, the foundation endowed a chair to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the discipline of organ transplants and provided funding for an obstetric wing of the hospital.
Because of his dedication to children's causes, he and his wife have endowed Vista Del Mar Children's Home with an arts and crafts building, and they also dedicated the lobby of the Zimmer Children's Museum.
For over 45 years, the family has belonged to Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, where the social hall bears their name and where they helped provide earphones for congregants with hearing problems.
Although Los Angeles was always Schulman's first priority, he was deeply connected to the State of Israel, the home of his wife's parents, and built a sports center there to honor them.
In addition to his philanthropic involvements, he was active in City of Hope; a long-time member of the Friars Club, where he headed up their charity foundation for several years; and served as the president of the Sportsmen Club.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Esther; daughter, Roberta (Marvin) Holland; son, Richard (Marcia); six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging, 7150 Tampa Ave., Reseda, CA 91335. -- Roberta Holland
- Quick Frozen Foods, Volumes 1-4
pg. 41.
center of Torrance, Calif., for the newest store of the Clark Market chain. The new supermarket will feature the latest in refrigerated cases and a huge frozen food department, Clark's President Mark S. Schulman said, to accommodate the increasing popularity of frozen foods.
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