Background
Friedman, Carmel Abelson was born on December 19, 1918 in New York City. Daughter of Alter Abelson and Anna Goldina Schwartz.
Friedman, Carmel Abelson was born on December 19, 1918 in New York City. Daughter of Alter Abelson and Anna Goldina Schwartz.
Bachelor in English, Hunter College, 1939. Master of Arts in Education of Gifted, Columbia University, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy in Literature, Columbia University, 1984.
Script and lyric writer, Amos Parrish & Company. New York City, 1948-1956; copy chief, Mervin and Jesse Levine, New York City, 1956-1965; vice-president, director fashion promotion, Ferber & Straus Advertising Agency, New York City, 1970-1983; project coordinator, LEAP (Learning Extended Through an Arts Program) in New Jersey, 1975-1980; secretary board of trustees, LEAP, Inc., New York City, 1980-1988; consultant, teacher, LEAP, New York City, 1980-1983; teacher, Teacher's College summer workshops, New York City, 1980-1982; adjunct lecturer, St. Peter's College, Jersey City, since 1983. Board directors LEAP, 1985-1990.
Member Modern Language Association, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, New Jersey College English Association, Columbia University Alumni Club, Kappa Delta Pi, The Bergen Poets.
Married Emanuel Friedman, July 7, 1940.