William H. Hendelson

Background

Hendelson, William H. was born on July 26, 1904 in Berlin, Germany. Son of Gabriel and Martha (Sandberg) Hendelson.

Education

Educated private tutor, also Gymnasium, Berlin-Grunewald;Came to the United States, 1938, naturalized, 1944.

Career

Partner Knauer Machfolger Publications, Berlin, 1922-1934. Editor-in-chief World Scope Encyclopedia, 1944-1963, Standard International Encyclopedia, New York City, 1953-1963, Encyclopedia Yearbook, 1946-1969, Editorial Guild, 1964-1968, Funk & Wagnalls New Engy., since 1971. Editorial director Funk & Wagnalls Standard Reference Encyclopedia, 1968-1971, Funk & Wagnalls, Incorporated., 1971-1974.

Achievements

• William H. Hendelson has been listed as a noteworthy editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American History Association, Academy Political Science. Club: Overseas Press (New York City).

Connections

Father:

Gabriel Hendelson

Mother:

Martha (Sandberg) Hendelson