Philip Francis Cohen

Background

Cohen, Philip Francis was born on July 16, 1911 in Manchester, England. Came to the United States 1928. Son of Reuben and Frances (Kneeter) Cohen.

Education

Certified Library School, Columbia University.

Career

Acquisitions librarian international law, Columbia University Law Library, New York City, 1928-1942; founder, president, The Oceana Group Publications, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1946-1992; Chairman, Board Of Directors, The Oceana Group Publications, Dobbs Ferry, New York, since 1993; founder, president, Institute for Continuing Education In Law and Librarianship, since 1982; Chairman of the Board, Harvey House Inc., Dobbs Ferry, New York, since 1982; president, Oceana Publications, Inc., Dobbs Ferry, since 1993.

Achievements

• Philip Francis Cohen has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Dobbs Ferry Bicentennial Committee Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member American Society International Law, British Institute International Comparative Law, American Association Law Libraries, Vanderbilt Associates New York University Law School, Commonwealth Club, Ardsley Country Club.

Connections

Married Fay Roytman, December 5, 1943. Children– David, Anne, Karen.

Father:

Reuben Cohen

Mother:

Frances (Kneeter) Cohen

Spouse:

Fay Roytman

child:

Karen Cohen

child:

Anne Cohen

child:

David Cohen