John R. Oishei
Subtitle: Buffalo businessman and benefactor
By: [author/researcher: Mary Rech Rockwell ; editor, Mary Ann Lauricella ; layout and design: Thomas J. Claxton].
Publisher: John R. Oishei Foundation
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Buffalo, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 70
Subjects: Oishei, John R.; John R. Oishei Foundation.; Trico Products Corporation (Buffalo, N.Y.); Businessmen -- New York (State) -- Buffalo -- Biography.; Endowments -- New York (State) -- Buffalo.; Buffalo (N.Y.) -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Description: Highlights the family and personal life, business achievements, and the enduring legacy of the generosity of Buffalonian John R. Oishei, successful 20th century industrialist and philanthropist whose positive influence on the Buffalo, New York community remains strong in the 21st century.
Table of contents: value: Family history; value: Theater days; value: Trico Products Corporation; value: 1920's auto industry; value: His employee family; value: The patent wars; value: Thinking two years ahead; value: Showing appreciation; value: Death of an industrialist; value: Building the foundation; value: The Oishei family; value: A catalyst for change.