Sheffield Klein

Background

Klein, Sheffield was born on February 22, 1918 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of Julius and Ida (Schneider) Klein.

Education

Student, City College of New York, 1936—1941. Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1946. Master of Arts, 1947.

Doctor of Education, 1956.

Career

Director instrumental music Battle Creek (Michigan) Schools, 1950—1954. Director school sales World Book Encyclopedia, Chicago, 1958—1977. General manager Sioux City Symphony (Iowa), 1979—1990.

Music instructor Atlantic City, 1947—1950. Teachers College Columbia University, 1954—1956. Served as fighter pilot United States Air Force, 1941-1946, major United States Air Force Reserve, retired.

Achievements

• Sheffield Klein has been listed as a noteworthy symphony orchestra executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as fighter pilot United States Air Force, 1941-1946. Member American Symphony Orchestra League, Metropolitan Orchestra Mgrs. Association Mu Alpha.

Lodge: Rotary.

Connections

Married Gisela H. Stetter, January 12, 1964. Children: Michael, Susanna, Randi.

Father:

Julius Klein

Mother:

Ida (Schneider) Klein

Spouse:

Gisela H. Stetter

child:

Susanna Klein

child:

Randi Klein

child:

Michael Klein