Background
Rosenwald, Lessing Julius was born on February 10, 1891 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Julius and Augusta (Nusbaum) Rosenwald.
Rosenwald, Lessing Julius was born on February 10, 1891 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Julius and Augusta (Nusbaum) Rosenwald.
Student Cornell Univercity, 1909-1911. Doctor of Humane Letters, University Pennsylvania, 1947. Doctor of Letters, Lincoln University, 1954.
Doctor of Laws, Jefferson Medical College, 1954.
Connected with Sears, Roebuck & Company from the beginning of active business career until retirement, became manager Philadelphia plant at its openings, 1920, vice Chairman, Board Of Directors and chairman of the executive committee, 1931-1932, Chairman of the Board, 1932-1939. Retired. Chairman American Council for Judaism, Incorporated.
Served as seaman, 2d class, Great Lakes Naval Station, World War I. Member American Philosophical Society Midday. Club: Grolier (New York City).
Married Edith Goodkind, November 6, 1913. Children: Julius II, Helen R. Snellenburg, Robert L., Joan R. Scott, Janet R. Becker.