Background
Minow, Josephine Baskin was born on November 3, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Salem N. and Bessie (Sampson) Baskin.
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How does Marty deal with a broken heart- hard for anyone, but especially hard for an artichoke? An unexpected friend with a tender heart of her own has the answer. This charming tale in verse with enchanting watercolor illustrations is a favorite of children who enjoy its charming characters, clever rhymes, and inclusive message.
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Minow, Josephine Baskin was born on November 3, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Salem N. and Bessie (Sampson) Baskin.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1948.
Assistant to advertising director, Mandel Brothers Department Store, Chicago, 1948-1949; teacher, Francis W. Parker School, Chicago, 1949-1950; volunteer in civil and charitable activities, since 1950; board directors, Juvenile Protective Association, Chicago, since 1958; president, Juvenile Protective Association, 1973-1975. Board directors Parnham Trust, Beaminster, Dorset, England.
( How does Marty deal with a broken heart- hard for anyo...)
Founder, coordinator Children's division Hospitality and Information Service, Washington, 1961-1963. Member Caucus Committee, Glencoe, Illinois, 1965-1969. Co-chairman special study on juvenile justice Chicago Community Trust, 1978-1980.
Chairman Know Your Chicago, 1980-1983. Board directors Chicago Council Foreign Relations, 1977-2003, honorary life member, 2003. Life trustee Chicago History Museum, Ravinia Festival Association.
Member women's board Field Museum, University Chicago. Founding member, vice president women's board Northwestern University, 1978. Board governors Chicago Symphony, 1966-1973, 76-.
Member Citizens Committee Juvenile Court of Cook County, 1985-1996. Executive committee Northwestern University Library. Council, 1974-1996; co-chair grandparents' advisory committee Chicago Children's Museum, 1999.
Board directors Jane Addams Juvenile Court Foundation. Director Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. and Museum, 2005-2010. Member Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (board directors 1977-1998, award 1988), Friday Club, The Arts Club.
Married Newton N. Minow, May 29, 1949. Children: Nell, Martha, Mary.