Background
Knopf, Alfred was born on June 17, 1918 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Alfred A. and Blanche (Wolf) Knopf.
Knopf, Alfred was born on June 17, 1918 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Alfred A. and Blanche (Wolf) Knopf.
Graduate, Phillips Exeter Academy, 1937; Bachelor of Arts, Union College, Schenectady, 1942.
With, Atheneum Publications, New York City, 1959-1988; Chairman of the Board, Atheneum Publications, 1964-1988. Visiting chairman Scribner Book Companies. Senior vice president MacMillan Public Company (retired).
Trustee Pequot Library, Southport, Connecticut Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member Delta Upsilon.
Married Alice Laine, July 27, 1952. Children— Alison, Susan, David.