William Francis Claire

Background

Claire, William Francis was born on October 4, 1935 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Cahil and Vena Marie (Lasonde) Claire.

Education

Bachelor, Columbia College, 1958; Master of Library Science, Georgetown University, 1979.

Career

Chief legislation assistant, United States Republican Silvio O. Conte, Washington, 1961-1964; director Washington Office, American Paper Institute, New York City, 1965-1969; executive director, World Federalsits United States of America, Washington, 1969-1971; director Washington office, State University of New York, 1971-1985; senior partner, president, Washington Resources, Inc., since 1985; president, Voyages Books and Art, Washington, since 1987. Founding director Simenon (Georges) Festival, 1987-1988. Board directors various foundations, District of Columbia, New York.

Achievements

• William Francis Claire has been listed as a noteworthy Company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chair Students for Stevenson, New York City, 1956. State director Humphrey for President, Washington, Maine, California, 1968. With United States Army, 1959-1961.

Member Cosmos Club (Washington), Rolling Rock Club (Ligonier, Pennsylvania), National Press Club (Washington), Pen American.

Connections

Married Sedgeley Mellon SChmidt, November 23, 1973 (divorced 1985). 1 child, Mark Andrew.

Father:

William Cahil Claire

Mother:

Vena Marie (Lasonde) Claire

Spouse:

Sedgeley Mellon SChmidt

child:

Mark Andrew Claire