Background
Nostrand, Morris Abbott Van was born on November 24, 1911 in New York City. Son of Morris Abbott and Margaret Adrianna (Edwards) Van Nostrand.
Nostrand, Morris Abbott Van was born on November 24, 1911 in New York City. Son of Morris Abbott and Margaret Adrianna (Edwards) Van Nostrand.
Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College, 1934.
With, Samuel French, Inc., New York City, 1934-1995; secretary, Samuel French, Inc., 1948-1952; president, Samuel French, Inc., 1952-1995. President Samuel French Canada, Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, 1952-1995, Walter H. Baker Company, Boston and Denver, 1952-1995, Hugo & Luigi-Samuel French Music Publications, Inc. Chairman of the Board Samuel French, Ltd., London.
Board of directors New Dramatists Committee, member county Friends of Amherst (Massachusetts) Library. Member American National Theatre and Academy (director), Chi Phi.
Married Jane Alexander, December 28, 1934 (deceased 1944). Children: Pamela George, Patricia Abbott. Married Julia de La Roche Eaton, July 3, 1953.
Children: Deborah Randall, Abbie Eaton.