Background
Hanscom, Leslie Rutherford was born on June 26, 1924 in Kennebunk, Maine, United States. Son of Bertram Wilfred and Helen Louise (Jewell) Hanscom.
Hanscom, Leslie Rutherford was born on June 26, 1924 in Kennebunk, Maine, United States. Son of Bertram Wilfred and Helen Louise (Jewell) Hanscom.
Graduate, Yale University.
Reporter, columnist Brooklyn Eagle, 1949-1955. Reporter, book review columnist New York World-Telegram and Sun, 1955-1958. Book review editor, theatre critic Newsweek magazine, New York City, 1958-1964.
Senior editor Saturday Evening Post, 1064-1065. Director evaluation Peace Corps, Washington, 1965-1969. Columnist, book review editor Newsday, New York City, since 1970.
Critic, lecturer, 1958-1964.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Married Marion Durgin, June 22, 1953 (divorced 1969). Children– Peter (deceased), Carol.