Background
Pett, Laurence J. was born on March 15, 1929 in New York City. Son of Samuel and Emma (Mizell) Pett.
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Laurence J. Pett
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Laurence J. Pett, American journalist, photographer, media consultant. Friends of Hebrew University grantee, 1970. Volunteer California Democratic Committee, 1988, Tom Bradley for Mayor Campaign. With United States Army, 1951-1953, Korea, Japan. Member American Society Media Photographers, Overseas Press Club.
Education
Student, City College of New York, 1947-1951; Bachelor in Journalism, University of Southern California, 1955; student, Hebrew U., 1970-1971.
Career
Public relations director Israel Ministry of Tourism, New York City, 1960-1966. Staff writer Los Angeles Times, 1967-1970. Correspondent Kansas City Star, Middle East, 1970-1973.
Stringer Los Angeles bureau Newsweek, 1974-1977. Editor Herald Examiner, Los Angeles, 1977-1982. President Laurence J. Pett Communications, New York City, 1982-1984.
Editor Jewish Standard, Teaneck, New Jersey, 1985-1986. Managing editor Korean Culture, Los Angeles, 1986-1989. Instructor Journalism University of California at Los Angeles, 1974-1982.
Media consultant Korean Cultural Service, Los Angeles, 1986-1989.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer California Democratic Committee, 1988, Tom Bradley for Mayor Campaign. With United States Army, 1951-1953, Korea, Japan. Member American Society Media Photographers, Overseas Press Club.
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Married Carol Marilyn Bram, September 5, 1954. Children: Cynthia Lee, Andrea Ilana.
Education
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1951
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1955
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1971
Career
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1960 - 1966
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1967 - 1970
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1970 - 1973
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1974 - 1977
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1977 - 1982
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1982 - 1984
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1985 - 1986
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1986 - 1989