Background
Gerber, Ann Jade was born on September 17, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Benjamin James and Henrietta (Rabin) Gerber.
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Ann Jade Gerber
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Student, Wright Junior College. Student, Northwestern University. Student, Mundelin University.
Career
Reporter Lerner Newspapers, Chicago, 1945—1946, associate editor, 1946—1958, editor, 1958—1987. Society columnist Chicago Sun-Times, 1987—1989. Editor/columnist Leader Newspaper, since 1989, Spotlight Chicago, since 1989.
Public relations consultant Harlem-Irving Shopping Center, Chicago, 1955—1956.
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Married Bernard James Kaplan Gerber, April 23, 1966. Children: Jeffrey, Blair.
Education
Career
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1945 - 1946
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1955 - 1956
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1958 - 1987
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1987 - 1989
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1989
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1989
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Named Woman of Year, Variety Club Women Illinois, 1982, Honorary Mention for columns, Illinois Press Association, 1983. Recipient Editorial Excellence award, Lerner Newspapers, 1982.Named Woman of Year, Variety Club Women Illinois, 1982, Honorary Mention for columns, Illinois Press Association, 1983. Recipient Editorial Excellence award, Lerner Newspapers, 1982.