I will forward your request to Joey Hunter. He was a male model and also the head of Fords Mens division. Hopefully he will be able to help. est wishes on your project. Linda Morand

Thank you so much Linda. I really appreciate it.

[quote="Samuel Walsh"]Hi!

I am currently writing a book about my great uncle Gene Barakat. He was a male model and an agent for Ford Modelling in the 60's and I am looking to track down anyone who remembers him or know of people who do. Any information would be appreicated. Thanks so much!

- Sam

Hi Sam:

As a former employee of The Ford Model Agency I can probablly help you identify some bookers during that time period. email me at speregrin@gmail.com Judy Lane, Rusty, Gail, Sue Charney, Dottie and others are around and might be folks for you to talk to.

Sherry Pray

Sam: Susan Brainard knew your uncle very well. I will send you a private message on how to contact her. She is also on my friends list on Facebook.

From Susan Brainard:

Hi Well, for the offspring of Gene Barakat, I came up with a name for him: Mike Irving, who was married for 10 years to Veronica Hamel, was Gene's best friend. I wonder what kind of book he's writing!!!
SUSAN xoxo

Hi Sam:
I am in contact with Dolores Hawkins and she worked with Gene Baracatt for the May 1962 issue of the French magazine, Jardin des Modes.
Dolores sent me the photos from that photo session and I have posted them into Dolores' album in the "Headsheets" "Dolores Hawkins 60s" album.
I have also posted one of the photos into the "Male Models" album.
Patty

Sam:
Dolores Hawkins Phelps wants to get in touch with you. She worked with Gene in France.
I could not find the e-mail listings for members to write you on this.
Please contact me at this address:

pholmes48@yahoo.com

Sam,
I worked as a personal assistant for Gene for two years in New York. He truly was a character! Feel free to contact me at melissarhoades@att.blackberry.net

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