Background
Dierdorff, John Ainsworth was born on February 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Phoebe (Frary) Dierdorff.
Dierdorff, John Ainsworth was born on February 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Phoebe (Frary) Dierdorff.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1949.
Staff writer, Yakima (Washington) Morning Herald, 1950-1952; staff writer, Portland Oregonian, 1952-1956; copy editor, Business Week, New York City, 1956-1960; assistant editor, Business Week, New York City, 1960-1961; assistant managing editor, Business Week, New York City, 1961-1966, 76-77; managing editor, Business Week, New York City, 1966-1969, 77-93; senior editor, Business Week, New York City, 1969-1976.
Board of directors Bard College Music Festival. Member American Society Magazine Editors, Society Professional Journalists, Coffee House Club, Dutch Treat Club, Overseas Press Club.