Background
Abrahams, Elaine was born on January 1, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Ralph Vernon and Lilly Emelie (Staehlin) Sieber.
Abrahams, Elaine was born on January 1, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Ralph Vernon and Lilly Emelie (Staehlin) Sieber.
Student, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1942-1945; student, Columbia University, 1955-1957.
Copywriter, Arnold Constable, New York City, 1946-1947; copywriter, Frank R. Jelleff, Inc., Washington, 1949-1952; copywriter, Goldsmith Brothers, New York City, 1962-1965; copywriter, Montgomery Ward, New York City, 1966-1967; chief copywriter, D.M. Read Company, Trumbull, Connecticut, 1967-1969; director public relations, Interamer Corporation, C.A., Caracas, Venezuela, 1969-1972; advertising manager, Stuttaford's, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, 1972-1974; copywriter, Macy's, New York City, 1974-1979; chief fashion writer, Rich's, Atlanta, 1979-1990; freelance writer, Atlanta, since 1990. Previous freelance Mayfair International, Inc., Taipei, Republic of China, 1965-1970, Ferruzzi Montiedison, MIlan, Italy, 1970-1971, New York Mercantile Exchange, New York City, 1974-1975. Board directors Southern Agronomics, Waverly, Alabama.
Member Atlanta Preservation Center, 1981-1986. Board directors Association to Revive Grant Park, Atlanta, 1982-1986. Member Fashion Group Atlanta, Midtown Athletic Club.
Married Allen E. Abrahams, February 4, 1949. Children: Paul, Bruce.