Background
Jacobs, Nathan Ellis was born on December 21, 1901 in Omaha. Son of Elias N. and Gertrude (Shafton) Jacobs.
Jacobs, Nathan Ellis was born on December 21, 1901 in Omaha. Son of Elias N. and Gertrude (Shafton) Jacobs.
BJ, University Missouri, 1924.
Reporter, Omaha Daily News, 1924;
commercial editor, Omaha Daily News, 1925;
vice president, Bozell & Jacobs Inc., advertising public relations agency, Omaha, 1925-1934;
vice president, manager Chicago office, Bozell & Jacobs Inc., advertising public relations agency, Omaha, 1934-1940;
president Illinois corporation, Bozell & Jacobs Inc., advertising public relations agency, Omaha, 1940-1965. Creator, managing director National Flower Week, 1945-1950, National Beauty Salon Week,1950-1979. Creator Cosmetology Hall of Fame, 1964.
Public relations counselor National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association.
Chairman Chicago chapter American Jewish com. Chairman public relations commission of 50th Anniversary University Missouri School Journalism. Board directors Jewish Welfare Board.
President, director Illinois Citizens for Eisenhower. Board governors United Republican Fund Illinois. Member Public Relations Society of America, Defense Orientation Conference Association, Hai Resh (editor magazine 1926, national president 1927-1928), Highland Country Club, Plaza Club, Capitol Hill Club (Washington), National Press Club (Washington), Masons, B'nai B'rith, Kappa Beta Phi, Zeta Beta Tau (national vice president 1940), Theta Nu Epsilon, Pi Tau Pi.
Married Gladys Brandeis, February 5, 1966. Children: Anthony Smith, Linda (Mistress Homer L. Bennett, Junior).