Allen Lesser

Background

Lesser, Allen was born on September 21, 1907 in Brooklyn. Son of Louis and Betty (Schlesinger) Lesser.

Education

Bachelor, New York University, l929; Master of Arts, New York University, l932.

Career

Editor Contemporary Jewish Record, American Jewish Committee, New York City, l940-43; chief European intelligence, Office War Information, New York City, l943-45; editor Jewish News, Essex County Community Council, Newark, l946-47; managing editor, Menorah Journal, New York City, l947-50; editor, public, Cross-Section, United States of America, New York City, l950-53; director public relations, B'nai B'rith, Washington, l953-56; editor Near East Report, American Zionist Public Affairs Committee, Washington, l956-59; executive assistant to Senator Javits, United States Senate, Washington, l959-65; director civil rights, United States Office Education, Washington, 1965-1966; director Veterans Education, USOE, 1966-1974; retired, l974.

Achievements

• Allen Lesser has been listed as a noteworthy government official, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Zionist Organisation American, American Jewish History Society, American Jewish Archives.

Interests

• Avocations: shortwave radio, gardening.

Connections

Married Frances Hauser, April 4, l939. Children: Lawrence M., Howard M.

Father:

Louis Lesser

Mother:

Betty (Schlesinger) Lesser

Spouse:

Frances Hauser

child:

Howard M. Lesser

child:

Lawrence M. Lesser