Background
Fishbein, Meyer Harry was born on May 6, 1916 in New York City. Son of Jacob Fishbein and Celia Weinstein.
Fishbein, Meyer Harry was born on May 6, 1916 in New York City. Son of Jacob Fishbein and Celia Weinstein.
Bachelor in Social Science, American University, 1950. Master of Arts, American University, 1954. Postgraduate, American University, 1956.
Archivist, National Archives, Washington, 1940-1957; chief business economics branch, National Archives, Washington, 1957-1961; senior records appraisal specialist, National Archives, Washington, 1962-1967; director records appraisal division, National Archives, Washington, 1967-1975; director military archives division, National Archives, Washington, 1975-1980; professor, American U., Washington, 1977-1981; consultant in field, since 1981. Chairman of Commission automation International Council Archives, 1972-1980. Speaker in field.
Board directors Ellis Island Restoration Commission, since 1984. With United States Army, 1943-1946. Fellow Society of America Archivists (honorary member, Lifetime Achievement award 1996).
Member International Council Archives (honorary), Cosmos Club.
Married Evelyn Rose Centner, March 30, 1946. Children: Daniel Eli, Diane Hanna.