Background

Zeeman, Joan Javits was born on August 17, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Benjamin Abraham and Lily (Braxton) Javits.

Education

Bachelor, Vassar College, 1949. Master of Education, U.Vt., 1976. Public relations executive Benjamin Sonnenberg, New York City, 1949-1951.

Freelance writer, 1952.

Trustee Theatreworks (formerly Performing Arts Repertory Theatre), New York City, 1953-1983, Professional Childrens School, New York City, 1980-1989, Palm Beach School Arts Foundation, 1993, Florida Theatrical Association, 1994. Board directors Baroque Strings Quartet, 1996.

Achievements

• Joan Javits Zeeman has been listed as a notable writer, inventor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Dramatists Guild, Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Vassar.

Connections

Married John Huibert Zeeman III, March 20, 1954. Children: Jonathan Huibert, Andrea Zeeman Deane, Eloise Zeeman Scharff, Phoebe Zeemon Fitch, Merrily Margaret.

Father:

Benjamin Abraham Javits

Mother:

Lily (Braxton) Javits

Spouse:

John Huibert Zeeman III

child:

Andrea Zeeman Deane Zeeman

child:

Phoebe Zeemon Fitch Zeeman

child:

Jonathan Huibert Zeeman

child:

Eloise Zeeman Scharff Zeeman

child:

Merrily Margaret Zeeman