Baum was largely responsible for Hickey - Freeman 's decision in 1908 to manufacture only high quality clothing .
The president of Beckel , Baum & Leopold Co. was Emmett Baum , who became vice-president of Hickey - Freeman Co. after the merger .
Emmett Baum was largely responsible for Hickey - Freeman Co.     's decision in 1908 to manufacture only high quality clothing .
The president of Beckel , Baum & Leopold Co. was Emmett Baum , who became vice-president of Hickey - Freeman Co. after the merger .