Joseph Katz

Background

Katz, Joseph was born on June 24, 1888 in Zagera, Lithuania. Son of Lazar and Mary Katz.

Education

Student in public schools of Baltimore.

Career

Came to the United States, 1891. Advertising manager The Hub, Baltimore, 1910-1919. President Joseph Katz Company, advertising agency, Baltimore and New York City, 1920-1956, chairman of the board, since 1956.

Graduate director The Advertising Council, Incorporated.

Trustee of the Baltimore Museum of Artist Library committee Peabody Institute Baltimore.

Member board Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Association, Peale Museum.

Achievements

• Joseph Katz has been listed as a noteworthy advertising executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Edgar Allan Poe Society (Executive Committee), Baltimore Association Commerce, Maryland Historical Society, Atlantic Council, American Association Advertising Agencies (chairman 1936-1937. Mason.; Clubs: Advertising (Manitoba of Year, 1950), Phoenix, Suburban Country, Woodholme Country.

Connections

Married Kate Kropman, November 5, 1912. Children: Ruth (Mistress Ben Strouse), Leslie, Richard.

Father:

Lazar Katz

Mother:

Mary Katz

Spouse:

Kate Kropman

child:

Leslie Katz

child:

Ruth Katz (Mistress Ben Strouse)

child:

Richard Katz