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Moffitt, Frederick James was born on February 23, 1896 in Ellicotville, New York, United States. Son of John Aaron and Mary Gertrude (Canfield) Moffitt.
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Frederick James Moffitt
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Frederick James Moffitt, American editor, educator. Recipient medal Sons of the American Revolution, 1956, Distinguished Teaching medal Long Island University, 1957; decorated Verdun medal; Freedoms Foundation award; award Sons of the American Revolution; honorary chief Saint Regis Indians. Served with United States Army, 1917-1919; Member Kappa Sigma.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Hobart College, 1918, Doctor of Letters (honorary), 1933. Master of Arts, University Buffalo, 1930. Student New College, Oxford (England) University, 1919, Syracuse University, 1921-1923.
Career
Mistress Orman Billings). Classroom teacher, 1923-1925. School superintendent, 1925-1940.
Director public relations New York State Teachers Association, 1941-1942.
New York state supervisor elementary education, 1942-1952. Executive assistant to New York State Commissioner Education, 1952-1954, associate commissioner education, 1954-1956.
Editor professional publications Silver Burdett Public Company, 1956-1959. Special assistant to the United States Commissioner Education, 1959-1961.
Consultant United States Office Education, 1962.
Editor Jack and Jill magazine, 1963-1980. Consultant editor, author General Learning Corporation, 1967-1968. Contributing editor Magazines for Children.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, 1917-1919. Member Kappa Sigma.
Connections
Married Georgia Frank, September 11, 1916.
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Nationality
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Political Party
Republican
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Recipient medal Sons of the American Revolution, 1956, Distinguished Teaching medal Long Island University, 1957. Decorated Verdun medal. Freedoms Foundation award.tempSpaceAward Sons of the American Revolution. Honorary chief Saint Regis Indians.Recipient medal Sons of the American Revolution, 1956, Distinguished Teaching medal Long Island University, 1957. Decorated Verdun medal. Freedoms Foundation award.tempSpaceAward Sons of the American Revolution.
Honorary chief Saint Regis Indians.