Albert A. Marks Jr. was an American businessperson who was the head of Miss America Pageant.[1][2][3]
Albert A. Marks Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philadelphia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Williams College University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Known for | Miss America Pageant |
Biography
editMarks was born in Philadelphia, U.S.[1] He studied at Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania.[1][4][5]
Marks also served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as lieutenant colonel. He also served as a president of the Chamber of Commerce of Atlantic City.[1][6]
In 1952, he joined the Miss America Pageant and served as its chairperson and executive producer for about twenty-five years.[1][7] He was known as "Mr. Miss America".[8][9]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Flint, Peter B. (September 25, 1989). "Albert A. Marks Jr. Is Dead at 76; Ex-Chief of Miss America Pageant". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "The grandfather of the Miss America pageant dies". UPI.
- ^ Flint, Peter B. (1989-09-25). "Albert A. Marks Jr. Is Dead at 76; Ex-Chief of Miss America Pageant". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ Oliver, Myrna (1989-09-25). "Albert A. Marks Jr., 76; He Was 'Mr. Miss America'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "MISS AMERICA--THE INSIDE STORY". Chicago Tribune. 1985-09-15. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "The grandfather of the Miss America pageant dies - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "MISS AMERICA--THE INSIDE STORY". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "Albert A. Marks Jr., 76; He Was 'Mr. Miss America'". Los Angeles Times. September 25, 1989.
- ^ "Albert MARKS Obituary (1932 - 2023) - Victoria, BC - The Times Colonist". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
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