Edward B. Marks

Background

Marks, Edward B. was born on April 22, 1911 in New York City. Son of Edward B. and Miriam (Chuck) Marks.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, Dartmouth College, 1932; Master of Arts in Sociology, Columbia University, 1938.

Career

Associate editor, American Wine and Liquor Journal, New York City, 1933-1936; managing editor Better Times magazine, Welfare Council New York City, 1937-1938; director division for social and cultural adjustment, National Refugee Svc., New York City, 1938-1942; refugee program officer, War Relocation Authority, Department Interior, Washington, 1942-1946; chief of mission for Greece, United Nations International Refugee Organisation, Geneva and Athens, 1947-1950; chief of mission successively for Greece, New York, and Yugoslavia, International Migration Organisation, 1951-1958; executive director, United States Committee for Refugees, New York City, 1958-1962; deputy chief office central African affairs, Agency for International Development, Washington, 1962-1965; assistant director for relief and rehabilitation, Vietnam, Agency for International Development, 1965-1966; aid coordination officer, American Embassy, United Kingdom, Agency for International Development, 1966-1968; assistant director for relief and rehabilitation, Nigeria, Agency for International Development, 1969-1971; voluntary agency liaison officer for Asia, Agency for International Development, 1973-1975; various emergency and liaison assignments, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, New York City, Paris, Geneva, 1971-1973; deputy director secretariat International Year of Child, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, New York City, 1976-1980; liaison representative for United Nations Year for Disabled, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, New York City, 1981-1982; international consultant, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, New York City, 1983-1985; interim president, United States Committee for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, New York City, 1985; board directors, member Executive Committee, chairman nominating committee, United States Committee for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, New York City, 1986-1992. President then chairman Immigration and Refugee Superior vena cava syndrome American, since 1985. Instructor Boston University School Social Work, 1988, 89.

Achievements

• Edward B. Marks has been listed as a noteworthy International relief administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • For a Better World: Posters from the United Nations

    (This beautifully designed and collectable book reproduces...)

  • A World of Art. The United Nations Collection.

    (Book by Edward B. Marks)

  • A World of Art - The United Nations Collection
  • For a Better World: Posters from the United Nations by Edward B. Marks (2000) Paperback

Membership

Board directors National Committee for an Effective Congress, 2001.

Connections

Married Margaret Levi (deceased 1980). 2 children; married Vera J. Barad, 1987.

Father:

Edward B. Marks

Mother:

Miriam (Chuck) Marks

Spouse:

Margaret Levi

Spouse:

Vera J. Barad