Background
III, Frank Ephraim Karelsen, was born on February 24, 1927 in New York City. Son of Frank Ephraim and Sophie (Van Raalte) K.
III, Frank Ephraim Karelsen, was born on February 24, 1927 in New York City. Son of Frank Ephraim and Sophie (Van Raalte) K.
Bachelor, Columbia College, 1947; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1950.
Secretary to associate judge Stanley H. Fuld, New York State Court Appeals, 1950-1951; associate to senior partner, Kurzman Karelsen & Frank, New York City, since 1951.
Chairman, board governors Ethical Culture Schools, New York City, 1986-1989. President Alumni Federation of Columbia University, New York City, 1971-1973, Ramapo Anchorage Camp for Emotionally Disturbed Children, New York City, 1983-1986. Chairman Citizens Advisory Committee Housing and Development Administration, New York City, 1979-1987, New York State Bar Committee on Cooperatives and Condominiums, New York City, 1980-1986.
Special assistant to Governor Adlai E. Stevenson, New York City, 1952-1956. Special assistant to Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, New York City, 1960-1968.
Married Marjorie Weinstock, October 9, 1954 (divorced 1958). 1 child, Franklin; married Ursula Steiner, June 24, 1960. Children: Juliet, Eva.