Background
Olcott, William Alfred was born on June 29, 1931 in Brooklyn. Son of W. Alfred and Margaret Mary (Carr) Olcott.
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William Alfred Olcott, American magazine editor. Recipient Jesse H. Neal Editorial Achievement award American Business Press, 1974, 80, Golden Mike award National Religious Broadcasters, 1989. Member advisory committee Garden City Board Education, New York, since 1976; principal religious education home program St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Garden City, since 1976, member pastoral council, 1990-1994.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Philosophy, Mary Immaculate Seminary and College, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 1956; postgraduate, Columbia University.
Career
Reporter, writer, Associated Press, 1960-1966;
with, McGraw-Hill Publs. Company, 1966-1980, 81-84;
chairman editorial board, McGraw-Hill Publs. Company, 1976-1977;
editor in chief 26 Plus magazine, McGraw-Hill Publs.
Company, 1973-1977;
editor in chief National Petroleum News magazine, McGraw-Hill Publs. Company, 1977-1981;
editor in chief Office Administration and Automation magazine, McGraw-Hill Publs. Company, 1984;
editor in chief, Fund Raising Management magazine, Garden City, New York, 1985-1996;
publications executive editor, Hoke Communications, Garden City, 1989-1996.
Achievements
Membership
Member advisory committee Garden City Board Education, New York, since 1976. Principal religious education home program St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Garden City, since 1976, member pastoral council, 1990-1994.
Connections
Married Anne Maria Gorman, September 7, 1963. Children: Christopher, James, Katharine, William, Terence.
