In July 1934, Marvin Robinson hitchhiked from Lincoln, Nebraska to Manhattan to come to work with Sam and Jack at age 15. He started work on August 1, 1934 working for room and board. At some point over the next 11 years he started earning a paycheck and by 1945 he was a co-owner of the company. Marvin worked for over 50 years and was a beloved fixture at the company and is often talked about even today.