Background
Birmingham, Frederic Alexander was born on November 13, 1915 in New York City. Son of John Francis and Louise (Westher) Birmingham.
Birmingham, Frederic Alexander was born on November 13, 1915 in New York City. Son of John Francis and Louise (Westher) Birmingham.
Bachelor of Arts, Dartmouth, 1933.
Eastern editor Apparel Arts magazine, 1935-1936. Member editorial staff Time magazine, 1936-1937. Editor Ogden-Watney Publications, 1938-1939.
Sales promotion manager Esquire magazine, 1941-1945, managing editor, 1952, editor-in-chief, 1952-1956.
Executive editor Gentleman’s Quarterly, 1950-1952. Fashion editor Playboy magazine, 1957-1958.
Editorial director General Public Company, 1959-1962. Editor Cavalier magazine, 1963-1966.
Special project editor Reader’s Digest Association, 1966-1967.
Editorial director Status-Diplomat magazines, 1967-1968. Senior editor Status magazine, New York City, 1968-1982. President, executive editor Third World News, Incorporated., 1968-1982.
Lecturer Radcliffe College, U. Missouri, Northwestern University, New York University, College City New York, Commonwealth Post College, New School Social Research.
Senior editor Office of War Information 1942-1943.
Member editorial staff Time magazine, 1936-1937. Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Overseas Press.
Clubs: Tabard Inn, U. Missouri (Columbia, Missouri).
Married Ruth Frances Atherton, November 8, 1941.