Background
Hirsch, Walter was born on April 21, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arnold Harry and Ann Belle (Feldstein) Hirsch.
Hirsch, Walter was born on April 21, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arnold Harry and Ann Belle (Feldstein) Hirsch.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1938; Doctor of Laws (honours), Chapman College, 1968.
Economist, United States Bureau Statistics, Washington and New York City, 1946-1950; economist, Department United States Air Force, Washington, 1950-1951; economist, National Production authority, Washington, 1952-1953; director industrial mobilization Bureau Ordnance, Department United States Navy, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 1954-1956; operations research analyst Bureau Supplies and Accts., Department United States Navy, Arlington, Virginia, 1956-1958; economist, operations research analyst International Security Affairs, Office Secretary of Defense, Arlington, 1958-1961; chief operations, research analyst, General Superior vena cava syndrome Administration, Washington, 1961-1963; operations research analyst Special Projects, Office Secretary of Defense, Arlington, 1963-1967; director educational research, United States Office Education, San Francisco, 1967-1972; consultant on loan to Office of Dean Academy Planning, San Jose (California) State University, 1972-1974.
Volunteer De Young Museum, San Francisco, 1981-1984, California Palce of Legion of Honor, Philadelphia Museum Art, 1984-1986. President Metropolitan Area Reform Temples, Washington, National Federation Temple Brotherhoods. Supporter Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Conservatory Music, Curtis Institute With United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member Pennsylvania Athletic Club, Commonwealth Club of California, World Affairs Council, Press Club of San Francisco, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Leanore Brod, February 12, 1939 (deceased 1985). Stepchild, Stephen M. Gold. Children: Jeffrey A., Robert A.
Married June Freedman Gold Clark, December 16, 1986.