Background
Radoff, Leonard Irving was born on January 9, 1927 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Morris Aaron and Jenny (Goldberg) Radoff.
Radoff, Leonard Irving was born on January 9, 1927 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Morris Aaron and Jenny (Goldberg) Radoff.
Bachelor, Rice University, Houston, 1949. Master of Library Science, University Texas, Austin, 1965.
Teacher math, Aldine Indiana School District, Houston, 1959-1961; school librarian, Aldine Indiana School District, Houston, 1961-1963; head public services, Abilene Public Library, Texas, 1964-1965; library director, Pasadena Public Library, Texas, 1966-1970; chief branch services, Houston Public Library, 1971-1992; retired, Houston Public Library, 1992; library building consultant, Houston, since 1975.
Treasurer Literacy Volunteer American, Houston, 1984-1985. Member Northside Interests, Houston, 1982-1985. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member Texas Library Association, American Library Association, Freedom to Read Foundation, Houston Great Books Council (leader trainer 1953-1959, president 1967-1969).
Married Lisel Ruth Ephraim, July 25, 1953. 1 child, Lesley Radoff Rappaport.