Background
Barrett, Herbert was born on May 31, 1910 in New York City. Son of John and Mollie (Pike) Barrett.
Barrett, Herbert was born on May 31, 1910 in New York City. Son of John and Mollie (Pike) Barrett.
Bachelor of Arts, Cornell Univercity, 1930.
Public relations counsel, Cadillac Car Company. New York City, since 1934;
public relations counsel, General Motors, New York City, since 1935;
manager, president, Herbert Barrett Management (artists management association), New York City, since 1940;
manager inaugural, Great Performers series Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center for Performing Arts, New York City, 1965. Member of advisory committee Town Hall, New York City, since 1970.
Member recommendation board Avery Fisher Artist Program, Lincoln Center Performing Arts. Member of national advisory board Van Cliburn International Quadrennial Piano Competition.
Member Little Orchestra Society (treasurer since 1970, manager since 1967), International Association Festival and Concert Mgrs. (Executive Board since 1969), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Betty Palash, May 29, 1937. Children: Nancy, Katherine.