Ben William Gilbert

Background

Gilbert, Ben William was born on February 10, 1918 in New York City. Son of Harry and Tessie (Wertheimer) Goldberg.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science, City College of New York, 1937. Master of Arts in Journalism, University Missouri, 1939.

Career

Reporter, St. Louis (Missouri) Star Times, 1940-1941; reporter, Washington Post, Washington, 1941-1945; city editor, day managing editor, associate editor, Washington Post, Washington, 1945-1970; on-air editor newsroom, Station WETA-television, Washington, 1970-1971; general assistant to mayor, Washington City Government, 1972; planning director, Washington City Government, 1972-1978. Consultant various organizations, Washington, 1979-1984. Member National Capital PlanningCommn., Washington, 1973-1978.

Achievements

• Ben William Gilbert has been listed as a noteworthy newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

More photos

• book

  • Ten Blocks From The White House Anatomy of the Washington Riots of 1968

    (Includes black & white photographs)

  • Ten blocks from the White House: An anatomy of the Washington riots of 1968
  • Ten Blocks from the White House: Anatomy of the Washington Riots of 1968
  • Ten Blocks From the White House; Anatomy of the Washington Riots of 1968

Membership

Member ethics committee Group Health Washington, Tacoma, 1985-1990, Landmarks Preservation Commission, 1985-1993, chair, 1986-1991. Board directors Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation, Washington, 1974-1978. Steering committee Tacoma Cultural Plan, 1992-1993.

Member Public Art working Group, Tacoma, 1993-1996. Member advisory group on comprehensive plans Pierce County Citizens, 1993-1994. Member Group Health Medical Center Council, Tacom, 1985-1986, 99-2007.

Vice-chair Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Tacoma, 1999-2000, chair, 2000-2001. Member American Institute Certified Planners, City Club Tacoma (volunteer editor newsletter, research reports, board directors), City Club Tacoma (life, board directors 1986-2007, Community Service award, 2004), Pierce County Rotary Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Tau Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, public affaris, reading, writing. Fax: 253-272-2416. E-mail: [email protected].

Connections

Married Maurine Coffee, March 11, 1941 (deceased). Children: Ian R. Gilbert, Amy G. Mann.

Father:

Harry Goldberg

Mother:

Tessie (Wertheimer) Goldberg

Spouse:

Maurine Coffee

child:

Ian R. Gilbert

child:

Amy G. Mann Gilbert