Mel Elfin

Background

Elfin, Mel was born on July 18, 1929 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph and Bess (Margolis) Elfin.

Education

AB, Syracuse University, 1951; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1952; postgraduate, New School Social Research, 1955-1958; Doctor of Humane Letters, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1997.

Career

Copywriter, Marvin and Leonard, Boston advertising staff, Marvin and Leonard, Boston, 1953-1954; successively reporter, travel editor, assistant city editor, Long Island Daily Press, Jamaica, New York, 1954-1958; member of staff, Newsweek magazine, since 1958; general editor, Newsweek magazine, 1964-1965; chief, Washington bureau, 1965-1985; senior editor, Washington bureau, 1985-1986; editor special projects, United States News and World Report, 1986-1997; editor emeritus, United States News College Guides, since 1997. Television panelist; consultant Ednl. Facilities Laboratory, New York City.

Achievements

• Mel Elfin has been listed as a noteworthy magazine editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as officer SAC, United States Air Force, 1952-1953. Member White House Corresponding Association Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Margery Lesser, June 21, 1953. Children: David, Dana.

Father:

Joseph Elfin

Mother:

Bess (Margolis) Elfin

Spouse:

Margery Lesser

child:

David Elfin

child:

Dana Elfin