Background
Wishnow, Emanuel was born on June 25, 1910 in London, England. Son of Hyman and Sarah (Jacobson) Wishnow. came to the United States, 1920, naturalized, 1936.
Wishnow, Emanuel was born on June 25, 1910 in London, England. Son of Hyman and Sarah (Jacobson) Wishnow. came to the United States, 1920, naturalized, 1936.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University, Nebraska, 1932. Master of Arts, New York University, 1939.
Faculty, U. Nebraska, 1933-1975; professor violin, U. Nebraska, 1951-1975; U. Nebraska Foundation professor, U. Nebraska, 1966-1970; George Holmes professor music, U. Nebraska, 1970-1975; conductor university symphony orchestra, U. Nebraska, from 1941; department chairman music, U. Nebraska, 1958-1967; director School Music, U. Nebraska, 1968-1972; retired, U. Nebraska, 1975. Board of directors Lincoln Community Art Council.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member Glenn Miller Air Force Band, overseas 1944-1945. Member Nebraska Arts Council, Phi Beta Kappa (honorary).
Married Kitty Bendeth, April 11, 1957.