Background
Leeuw, Hendrik De was born on July 18, 1891 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Son of Gerrit and Estelle (van Gelder) de Leeuw.
Leeuw, Hendrik De was born on July 18, 1891 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Son of Gerrit and Estelle (van Gelder) de Leeuw.
Attended Amsterdam South. and H.
Came to the United States, 1912, naturalized, 1923. Began career as world traveler, 1912. Sent by Firestone Tire & Rubber Company to Far East as special representative, 1920-1928.
Chairman Queen Wilhelmina Fund for Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, 1940.
Joined Office of War Information as head Netherlands section, 1942. Made expeditions to Dutch Borneo, Surinam, Netherlands Guiana, with film records of travels, used for lecturer purposes.
Gave series television lectures on WNBT. Radio commentator National Broadcasting Company, WOR, WMCA, WEVD, Way of New York City, from 1930.
Member American Academy Political Science, American Red Cross (life), Long Island, New York history societies, Brooklyn Heights Association, Society American Travel Writers.
Married Bess Bogel, October 11, 1931.