Background
Nilva, Sheila Cole was born on July 24, 1930 in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Joseph M. and Sadie (Abrams) Kohlenberg.
Nilva, Sheila Cole was born on July 24, 1930 in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Joseph M. and Sadie (Abrams) Kohlenberg.
Student, University Wisconsin, 1947-1950; student, New York University, 1951-1953; student, New School for Social Research, 1951-1953; Bachelor, State University of New York, 1997.
Freelance travel writer, since 1948; owner, The Place off Second Ave for Antiques, Inc., New York City, 1958-1988; president, A Tisket A Tasket, New York City, 1981-1993; consultant, lecturer, ATAT, Inc., New York City, 1990-1993. President 222-11 Apartment Owners corporation, New York City, 1984-1993.
Member Concerned Citizens of Montauk, Long Island, since 1985. Member National Academy television Arts and Sciences, Overseas Press Club.
Married Daniel Nilva, April 1, 1964. Children: Daniella Jo, Stephanie Mara.