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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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In 1915, Returned to New York from Russia. Princeton University (Language major). He attended c 1918 Expelled from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. He attended circa 1918 Expelled from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. In 1919, Expelled from Yale University, New Haven, Conn. In 1922, Married Grace Abrams (divorced 1923). Married Evelyn Johnson (divorced 1929). In 1930, Married Anna Fleischer (divorced 1936). Editor, World Publishing Co. In 1920, he s to Worked as book editor, publicist and Hollywood agent selling motion. On 1936-1937, Story editor, Zeppo Marx Agency. He circa 1938 Married Carol Zerbe (divorced 1943). In 1940, Authored newspaper column about books for The Hollywood Reporter. In 1940, Authored newspaper column about books for The Hollywood. On 1940-1942, Story editor, Myron Selznick and Co. On 1943-1947, Story editor, A & S Lyons. In 1945, Married Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (divorced 1951). On 1947-1948, Story editor, Ralph Blum Corp. He served as Cadet for 2 months. In 1948, Published memoir, The Mechanical Angel: His Adventures and Enterprises. In 1948, Published memoir, The Mechanical Angel: His Adventures and. In 1951, Married Eleanor Kask. In 1963, Senior editor, Prentice-Hall. In 1964, Senior editor, Doubleday and Co. Published or represented famous authors (Dreiser, Hemingway, Bemelmans). Was married six times and divorced five.
 
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The timeline research also records 1919 Expelled from Yale University, New Haven, Conn. c 1918 Expelled from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. circa 1918 Expelled from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. Princeton University (Language major). 1920s to Worked as book editor, publicist and Hollywood agent selling motion. 1936-1937 Story editor, Zeppo Marx Agency. 1940-1942 Story editor, Myron Selznick and Co. 1943-1947 Story editor, A & S Lyons. 1947-1948 Story editor, Ralph Blum Corp. 1963 Senior editor, Prentice-Hall. 1964 Senior editor, Doubleday and Co. Editor, World Publishing Co. Served as Cadet for 2 months. 1940 Authored newspaper column about books for The Hollywood. 1940 Authored newspaper column about books for The Hollywood Reporter. 1948 Published memoir, The Mechanical Angel: His Adventures and. 1948 Published memoir, The Mechanical Angel: His Adventures and Enterprises. Published or represented famous authors (Dreiser, Hemingway, Bemelmans). 1915 Returned to New York from Russia. 1922 Married Grace Abrams (divorced 1923). 1930 Married Anna Fleischer (divorced 1936). 1945 Married Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (divorced 1951). 1951 Married Eleanor Kask. circa 1938 Married Carol Zerbe (divorced 1943). Married Evelyn Johnson (divorced 1929). Was married six times and divorced five.


== Research notes ==
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* 5/12/1901 Born in NYC. Religion: Hebrew. Russian father, American mother.
* 1915 — Returned to New York from Russia.
* 11/24/1942 Enlisted in Army in Los Angeles as Pvt (ASN: 39545483).
* 1922 — Married Grace Abrams (divorced 1923).
* Princeton University (Language major).
* Married Evelyn Johnson (divorced 1929).
* Started Class 7 (IPW Ge) as Pfc.
* 1930 — Married Anna Fleischer (divorced 1936).
* circa 1938 — Married Carol Zerbe (divorced 1943).
* 1945 — Married Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (divorced 1951).
* 1951 — Married Eleanor Kask.
* 1965 — Died, Bridgehampton, Long Island, N.Y.
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Revision as of 02:24, 1 September 2026

Donald S. Friede
Personal details
Born1901
NYC
Died1965
NativityUnited States
ReligionJewish
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
ASN39545483
RankMajor
Rank at RitchiePrivate First Class
Camp RitchieClass 7 (15 April – 12 June 1943)
Section7
EnlistedLos Angeles, California
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Donald S. Friede (1901–1965) was a United States Army Private First Class who trained at Camp Ritchie, Maryland, in Class 7. Donald enlisted at Los Angeles, California.

Biography

In 1915, Returned to New York from Russia. Princeton University (Language major). He attended c 1918 Expelled from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. He attended circa 1918 Expelled from Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. In 1919, Expelled from Yale University, New Haven, Conn. In 1922, Married Grace Abrams (divorced 1923). Married Evelyn Johnson (divorced 1929). In 1930, Married Anna Fleischer (divorced 1936). Editor, World Publishing Co. In 1920, he s to Worked as book editor, publicist and Hollywood agent selling motion. On 1936-1937, Story editor, Zeppo Marx Agency. He circa 1938 Married Carol Zerbe (divorced 1943). In 1940, Authored newspaper column about books for The Hollywood Reporter. In 1940, Authored newspaper column about books for The Hollywood. On 1940-1942, Story editor, Myron Selznick and Co. On 1943-1947, Story editor, A & S Lyons. In 1945, Married Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (divorced 1951). On 1947-1948, Story editor, Ralph Blum Corp. He served as Cadet for 2 months. In 1948, Published memoir, The Mechanical Angel: His Adventures and Enterprises. In 1948, Published memoir, The Mechanical Angel: His Adventures and. In 1951, Married Eleanor Kask. In 1963, Senior editor, Prentice-Hall. In 1964, Senior editor, Doubleday and Co. Published or represented famous authors (Dreiser, Hemingway, Bemelmans). Was married six times and divorced five.

Research notes

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  • papers at LOC

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Technical record

Field Imported value
Approx Age at Death 64
Nara ASN 39545483
Nara Name FRIEDE DONALD S
Nara State 91
Nara County 37
Nara POE 9141
Nara DOE 241142
Nara Grade Alpha PVT
Nara Grade Code 8
Nara Branch Alpha BI
Nara Branch Code 0
Branch Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Nara Term or Enlistment 5
Term of enlistment Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Defer. Date 0
Nara Source 0
Nara Nativity 23
Nativity.1 NEW YORK
Nara Year of Birth 1
Nara Race 1
Nara Race Description White citizen
Nara Education 6
Nara Civilian Occupation 6
Nara Marital Status 2
Nara Height (inches) 71
Nara Weight (lbs) 195
Class_ASN 39545483
Class_Name FRIEDE, Donald. S.
match_method asn_exact_name_exact
row_source both

Timeline

  • 1915 — Returned to New York from Russia.
  • 1922 — Married Grace Abrams (divorced 1923).
  • Married Evelyn Johnson (divorced 1929).
  • 1930 — Married Anna Fleischer (divorced 1936).
  • circa 1938 — Married Carol Zerbe (divorced 1943).
  • 1945 — Married Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (divorced 1951).
  • 1951 — Married Eleanor Kask.
  • 1965 — Died, Bridgehampton, Long Island, N.Y.
  • 7.
  • Was married six times and divorced five.

Sources

  • Camp Ritchie Museum, Inc. (The Ritchie History Museum), Classes 1–31 roster data
  • Dan Gross research spreadsheets, including original Excel timeline/roster work, combined with other research and records
  • NARA World War II Army enlistment records (where a NARA ASN is present)
  • 1940 U.S. Census (where a census match is present)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Donald S. Friede for Camp Ritchie (private research document; 2 source documents reviewed)
  • Dan Gross, Timeline of Friede, Donald S. for Camp Ritchie (private research files; selected non-private narrative findings; 2 source files: DONALD S. FRIEDE.doc, DONALD S. FRIEDE.docx)