Carl and Jack Cole
Carl Cole | |
|---|---|
| Born | Carl Kolofsky |
| Died | 1994 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Pearl Cole |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Jack Cole (brother) Mary (sister) Sarah (sister) |
Jack Cole | |
|---|---|
| Born | Isadore Kolofsky May 4, 1920 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 22, 1997 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Esther Cole |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Carl Cole (brother) Mary (sister) Sarah (sister) |
Carl and Jack Cole, born Carl Kolofsky and Isadore Kolofsky, were American-Canadian brothers who created the successful bookstore chain Coles as well as the world-famous publication Coles Notes. Carl (died 1994) and Jack (May 4, 1920 – January 22, 1997) made Coles the largest bookstore chain in Canada in the mid- to late-20th century.