Background
Benderson, Ida Olsen was born on December 6, 1903 in Shedrin, Russia. Daughter of Philip and Sarah (Caplan) Olsen. came to the United States, 1905.
Benderson, Ida Olsen was born on December 6, 1903 in Shedrin, Russia. Daughter of Philip and Sarah (Caplan) Olsen. came to the United States, 1905.
Degree in library science, Syracuse University, 1923.
Assistant library, Syracuse (New York) U. Library., 1923-1928; head readers department, Syracuse (New York) U. Library., 1928-1942; director adult activities, Syracuse Jewish Community Center, 1964-1971; executive director, Syracuse Jewish Community Center, 1971-1980. Member of advisory county Onondaga County Public Library., Syracuse, since 1977.
Vice chair Onondaga County Democratic Committee, Syracuse, 1956-1966. Member New York State Democratic Executive Council Women's Division, New York City, 1960-1968. Delegate Democratic National Convention, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1964.
President Women's Democratic Club, Onondaga County, 1983-1984. Commissioner, chair Syracuse Housing Authority, since 1972. Member Governor's Advisory Committee Aging, Albany, New York, 1974-1996.
Founding member, 1st chair Metropolitan Commission Aging, Syracuse and Onondaga County, since 1974. Board trustees Women's Executive Council New York State Fair, Syracuse, 1976-1995. Member Foundation New York State Nurses Association (vice president since 1992).
Married Jacob Benderson, September 12, 1933 (deceased January 1992). Children: Eric Stuart, Bruce Ronald.