Background
Zinsser, William Herman was born on August 5, 1887 in New York, New York, United States. Son of William H. and Frida (Scharman) Zinsser.
Zinsser, William Herman was born on August 5, 1887 in New York, New York, United States. Son of William H. and Frida (Scharman) Zinsser.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton, 1909.
Associate with William Zinsser and Company, New York and Chicago, shellac manufacturers, president, 1911-1964. Former mayor Village Kings Point, New New York Member New York City Art Commission, 1960-1979, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, since 1962.
Trustee Lenox Hill Hospital, 1930-1979, president, 1941-1953.
Member New York City Art Commission, 1960-1979, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, since 1962. Trustee Lenox Hill Hospital, 1930-1979, president, 1941-1953. Clubs: Century Association (New York City).
Married Joyce Knowlton, January 6, 1917. Children: Nancy (Walworth), Polly (Steinway), Joyce (Applewhite), William Knowlton.