Background
Goodman, William Beehler was born on July 1, 1923 in Brooklyn. Son of Philip Howard and Anne Louise (Landersman) Goodman.
Goodman, William Beehler was born on July 1, 1923 in Brooklyn. Son of Philip Howard and Anne Louise (Landersman) Goodman.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington Square College, New York University, 1948; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1952.
Editor college and trade, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc., New York City, 1956-1976; general editor, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1976-1979; editorial director, David R. Godine Public, Inc., Boston, 1979-1990; editor, literature agent, David R. Godine Public, Inc., Boston, 1990. Tutor history and literature Harvard University, 1953-1954, lecturer in English, 1982-1983, 84-85.
Trustee Warner Library, Tarrytown, New York, 1973-1975. Served with United States Army, 1943-1944. Member of Harvard (New York City).
Married Lorraine Rappaport (deceased June 2006), November 24, 1948. Children: Jonas Robert, Sara Emily.