Background
Hankin, Leonard J. was born on April 25, 1917 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Jennie (Rubin) Hankin.
Hankin, Leonard J. was born on April 25, 1917 in Brooklyn. Son of Harry and Jennie (Rubin) Hankin.
Bachelor of Business Administration, College City New York, 1936. American Council Learned Societies fellow, Cornell University, 1940.
With, Bergdorf & Goodman Company. New York City, 1935-1981;
executive vice president, Bergdorf & Goodman Company, to 1981;
president, Leonard Hankin Fur Associates, Inc. Director United States Fashion Exhibit, Moscow, 1959.
Senior advisor Maximilian Fur Company, 1982-1989.
Board directors Adult Education Student League, New York City, 1940. Honorary trustee Educational Alliance. Served with Office of Strategic Services, 1943-1947.
Member Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Kathleen Keane, March 14, 1953. Children: Kim, Lyn.