Background
Bookman, George B. was born on December 22, 1914 in New York City. Son of Arthur and Judith (Wertheim) Bookman.
Bookman, George B. was born on December 22, 1914 in New York City. Son of Arthur and Judith (Wertheim) Bookman.
Bachelor of Arts, Haverford College, 1936; student, Ecole des Sciences Politiques, Paris, 1934-1935; postgraduate international studies, Geneva, Switzerland, 1936.
Associate editor, United States News and World Report, Washington, 1938-1940, 45-48; White House reporter, Washington Post, 1940-1941; with, Office of War Information in, Africa, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Italy, Austria, 1941-1945; Washington correspondent, Time magazine, 1948-1958; national economics correspondent, Time magazine, New York City, 1958-1960; board editors, Fortune magazine, 1961-1962; director public information and press relations, New York Stock Exchange, 1962-1971; assistant vice president, New York Stock Exchange, 1971-1973; director public affairs, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, 1973-1974; vice president, New York Botanical Garden, 1974-1979; public relations consultant, New York Botanical Garden, since 1979.
Member New York Finance Writers Association, National Press Club, Cosmos Club, Overseas Press Club, Society Silurians, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Janet Schrank, September 22, 1944. Children: Ellen Jean Bookman Fincke, Charles Arthur.