Background
Cole, Albert was born on December 12, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Channing and Frances M. (Deininger) Cole.
Cole, Albert was born on December 12, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Channing and Frances M. (Deininger) Cole.
Student in public schools, New York City Doctor of Laws, Macalester College, 1973.
With, Frank A. Munsey Publs., New York City, 1910-1915; with, Popular Science Public Company, 1915; president, public, Popular Science Monthly and Outdoor Life, 1929-1939; director, Popular Science Monthly and Outdoor Life, 1924-1989. Director, general business manager Reader's Digest Association, Inc., 1930-1966, later vice president.
Board of directors Boys Clubs American, Inc., 1947-1989, chairman of the executive committee, 1954, president, 1954-1969, chairman, 1969-1981, chairman emeritus, 1981-1989. Ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1917-1918. Member Links Club, Sky Club (New York City), Blind Brook Club (Port Chester, New York), Round Hill Club (Greenwich, Connecticut), Seminole Golf Club (Palm Beach, Florida).
Married Marguerite N. Haas, December 10, 1921 (deceased July 1968). Children: Jean Cole Van Buren, Margaret Cole Jennings, Robert Douglas. Married Margaret Winston, 1969.