Background
Leinwand, Freda was born in 1932 in Toronto, Canada. Arrived in United States of America, 1937. Daughter of Nathan and Clara L.
Leinwand, Freda was born in 1932 in Toronto, Canada. Arrived in United States of America, 1937. Daughter of Nathan and Clara L.
Attended, Rutgers University, Newark, 1953. Attended, Art Students League, New York City, 1958. Attended, New School, New York City, 1962.
Attended, Columbia University, 1967.
Staff photographer, picture editor Medical Opinion and Review, New York City, 1966-1968. Freelance photographer, since 1965. Guest instructor Marymount Manhattan College, New York City, 1979, 95.
Guest lecturer and juror.
One-woman shows include Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, New York City, 1975. Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1981. Westbeth Gallery, New York, 2003.
Exhibited in group shows at University Toronto, 1972. Soho Photo Gallery, New York City, 1972. American Institute Graphic Arts, New York City, 1976.
Lowe Art Gallery, Syracuse University, 1982. Salmagundi Club, New York City, 1988. Audart Gallery, 1997.
The Gallery, Stamford, New York, 2003. Westbeth Gallery, New York, since 1972, Borough President' General’ s Office, New York City, 2002-2003, Chelsea Market, New York City, 2004, Durst Organization New York City, 2005. Represented in collections at California Institute Arts, Valencia.
Taiwan Provincial Museum. Schlesinger Library., Radcliffe College.
Visitor Center of Women's Rights National History Park, Seneca Falls. The Library. Of Congress.
American Memory Website. American Women Collection, others. Contributor to publications including New York Times, Le Devoir, Popular Photography.
Ms. Forbes. Family Health.
Woman's World. Medical Economics. Scholastic Magazines.
Image Nation. Contributing photographs to books.
Member of Professional Women Photographers, American Society Picture Professional.