Background
Gaines, William Maxwell was born on March 1, 1922 in New York City. Son of Max C. and Jessie K. (Postlethwaite) Gaines.
Gaines, William Maxwell was born on March 1, 1922 in New York City. Son of Max C. and Jessie K. (Postlethwaite) Gaines.
Student, Polytechnic Institute Brooklyn, 1939-1942; Bachelor of Science in Education, New York University, 1948.
President E. C. Publications Inc. (public MAD Magazine), New York City, 1948-1992.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member Wine and Food Society, In Search of Name Society (charter), Phi Alpha.
Married Hazel Grieb, October 21, 1944 (divorced February 9, 1948). Married Nancy Siegel, November 17, 1955 (divorced March 1, 1971). Children: Cathy, Wendy, Chris.
Married Anne Griffiths, February 21, 1987.