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Born August 29, 1891 in David City, Nebraska
Born August 29, 1891 in David City, Nebraska
Died October 29, 1982 in Leawood, Kansas
Died October 29, 1982 in Leawood, Kansas
Early Life
Early Life
Joyce C. Hall was the youngest son of George Nelson Hall and Nancy Dudley Houston Hall. His family was poor. He received no formal education and dropped out of high school. At the age of 18, Hall used the $3500 he had saved to begin his company. He married his wife Elizabeth in 1921, and they had 3 children.
Missouri Connection
Missouri Connection
Joyce C. Hall moved to Kansas City, MO, in January of 1910 to start his business. He then built his company in Missouri , lived and raised his family there.
Claim to Fame
Claim to Fame
Mr. Hall is famous for founding Hallmark Cards, Inc., the “Hallmark Hall of Fame,” one of television’s most honored and enduring dramatic series, and the Crown Center which is a bustling residential, office, hotel and entertainment district in Kansas City. He initiated many new marketing strategies and introduced self-service for greeting cards with the open display racks.
Later Life
Later Life
He was with Hallmark Cards for 56 years and stepped aside as chief executive officer for his son to be in charge. He continued to be chairman until his death. With more time on his hands, he focused on the decaying neighborhood around his company's headquarters, which resulted in the development of the Crown Center. Crown Center now houses restaurants, theaters, Legoland, Sea Life Aquarium, shopping, hotel, and apartments.
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