Background
Held, Adolph was born on May 16, 1885 in Poland. Son of Jacob and Yetta (Taube) Held.
Held, Adolph was born on May 16, 1885 in Poland. Son of Jacob and Yetta (Taube) Held.
Came to the United States, 1894, naturalized. Bachelor of Science, College City New York, 1906.
City editor Jewish Daily Forward, New York City, 1906-1912, business manager, 1912-1917. Alderman, New York City, 1917-1919. Director immigration work Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, New York City, 1921-1925.
President Amalgamated Bank, 1925-1945. Director welfare and health benefits International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union. President Forward Association (public Jewish Daily Forward), Radio Station WEVD, New York City Chairman Jewish Labor Committee.
Director joint distribution committee Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society.
Member Jewish Education Society (national refugee committee). Liberal Party.
Married Lillian Michaels, September 22, 1913.