Background
Kobak, Hope Mceldowney was born on July 2, 1922 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Howard Vanderbilt and Pauline (Connor) McEldowney.
Kobak, Hope Mceldowney was born on July 2, 1922 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Howard Vanderbilt and Pauline (Connor) McEldowney.
Student, Syracuse University, 1940-1942.
Editorial assistant, Appleton Century Crofts, New York City, 1944-1946; editorial consultant, James B. Kobak and Company, Darien, Connecticut, since 1971; president, owner, Kirkus Revs., New York City, 1985-1993.
Co-founder John D. Kobak Education Foundation. Founder Kirkus Literature Prize. Member Darien Community Association, Women in Communications Inc., Women in Production, Poets and Writers, Friends of Pen, National Book Association, National Book Critic's Circle, Wee Burn Country Club (Darien), Harvard Club.
Married James Benedict Kobak, June 13, 1942. Children: James B. Junior, John Douglas (deceased), Thomas Martin.