My grandfather, Maxwell Grossman, was a practical man. He had started our familyâs businessâthe Massachusetts Envelope Co.âin 1910, and built it by building strong relationships. He also knew when to cut a deal, even with his competitors. When his second sonâmy fatherâwas born in 1919, my grandfather walked into the rival Boston Envelope Co. to see the owner, Edgar McCallum. My grandfather said, âMr. McCallum, I have a cigar for you. My wife has just given birth to our second lovely boy.â
Edgar McCallum said, âHave you decided what to name him, Max?â