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Francke, Linda Bird was born on March 14, 1939 in New York City. Daughter of Samuel Curtis and Janet (King) Bird.
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Francke, Linda Bird was born on March 14, 1939 in New York City. Daughter of Samuel Curtis and Janet (King) Bird.
Student, Bradford Junior College, 1958. Student, New School for Social Research, 1963—1965.
Copywriter, Young & Rubicam, Inc., New York City, 1960-1963;
Copywriter, Ogilvy & Mather, Inc., New York City, 1965-1967;
contributing editor, New York Magazine, New York City, 1968-1972, 80—;
general editor, Newsweek Magazine, New York City, 1972-1977;
columnist, New York Times, since 1977;
television news commentator, Special Edit., 1978-1979. Director New Directions. Juror American Book Awards, 1981.
Co-chairman Writer's Resource Center, Southampton, New York.
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(Geraldine Ferraro)
Member Women's Common for Refugee Women and Children, International Rescue Committee Inc. Chairman East End Choice. Candidate New York State Assembly, 2d District, 1990.
Delegate to Democratic National Convention, 1992. Board directors Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, Inc., The Retreat. Member Authors Guild, Women's Media Group New York City, Eastville History Society, Women Military Aviations, Inc.
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Married G.D. Mackenzie, January 12, 1961. 1 son, Andrew Mackenzie. Married Albert Francke III, October 7, 1967.
2 daughters: Caitlin, Tapp.
