Background
Patel, Thelma Grafstein was born on March 14, 1922 in New York City. Daughter of George and Anna (Silver) Grafstein.
Patel, Thelma Grafstein was born on March 14, 1922 in New York City. Daughter of George and Anna (Silver) Grafstein.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1946. Master of Arts, Queens College, 1965. Juris Doctor, Hofstra University, 1980.
Teacher Hewlett-Woodmere Schools, New York, 1957—1977. Sole practice Woodmere, 1980—1981. Attorney District of Columbia 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services, New York City, 1981—1984.
Consultant American Film Institute, 1969—1975. Lecturer New School Social Research, New York City, 1969—1972, Center Understanding, New York City, 1969—1974. Lecturer-demonstrator New York State Communication Association, 1969—1971.
Director record Folkways Call Freedom, 1962, director films, 1962—1977. Editor booklets, children's stories, poems.
Volunteer Young Men’s Christian Association, Lawrence, New York, 1954—1955, Temple Beth El Nursery School, Cedarhurst, 1956—1957. Negotiator Union Contracts, New York City, 1940—1975. Member of American Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association (president 1969-1972).
Married Sam Patel, February 2, 1946. Children: Daniel, Andrew.