A. H. Raskin
Encyclopedia
A. H. Raskin was a labor reporter, editorial writer, and assistant editor, for The New York Times, from 1934 to 1977.
His family was visiting Berlin
during the hyper-inflation; they settled in New York City
.
He graduated from City College
in education and government, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1931. He edited the student newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine.
He wrote a lengthy account of the 1962 New York City newspaper strike
.
His grandson is an assistant United States attorney in Manhattan.
His family was visiting Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
during the hyper-inflation; they settled in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
He graduated from City College
City College of New York
The City College of the City University of New York is a senior college of the City University of New York , in New York City. It is also the oldest of the City University's twenty-three institutions of higher learning...
in education and government, Phi Beta Kappa, in 1931. He edited the student newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine.
He wrote a lengthy account of the 1962 New York City newspaper strike
1962 New York City newspaper strike
The 1962-63 New York City Newspaper Strike ran from December 8, 1962 until March 31, 1963, lasting for a total of 114 days.-Preliminary actions:...
.
His grandson is an assistant United States attorney in Manhattan.
Awards
- 1950 The Hillman PrizeThe Hillman PrizeThe Hillman Prize is a journalism award given out annually by the Sidney Hillman Foundation, named for the noted American labor leader. It is given to "journalists, writers and public figures who pursue social justice and public policy for the common good." Murray Kempton was the first recipient,...
- 1963 George Polk Award
- Page One Award from The Newspaper Guild
- Society of Silurians, award
Quotes
Of all the institutions in our inordinately complacent society, none is so addicted as the press to self-righteousness, self-satisfaction and self-congratulation.
Works
- "New York", Our fair city, Editor Robert Sharon Allen, Ayer Publishing, 1974, ISBN 978-0-405-05851-6