Alfred J. Marrow
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Dr. Alfred Josephon Marrow, Ph.D. (March 8, 1905 – March 3, 1978), as Alfred "Jay" Marrow, was a noted industrial psychologist, executive, civil rights leader, and philanthropist.
Alfred Marrow followed his father in many undertakings, working in the family business, earning his doctorate, and involving himself in philanthropic and educational work. Isidor was a director of the Israel Zion Hospital and a member of the Jewish Education Committee.
His father and mother later purchased land in Long Beach, New York
, building a mansion on the northwest corner of Beech Street and Magnolia Boulevard, the site of many family gatherings.
While studying for his master's degree at Columbia University
, he married his only wife, Monette "Monte" Marrow (née Courod). He later received his doctorate from New York University
in 1937. Alfred and Monte Marrow had a son, Paul Bennett Marrow, and a daughter, Marjorie Samberg (née Marrow), and five grandchildren, Adam J. Marrow, Samantha Alison Tartaglia (née Marrow), Johanna Sylvia Yaari (née Samberg), Darrow Robles (née Samberg), and Andrew David Samberg (a.k.a Andy Samberg
).
Dr. Marrow died of complications from leukemia
in New York Hospital
. At the time of his death, he split his time between Manhattan and residences in the Palm Beach Towers (Palm Beach, Florida
).
Among his numerous books is a noteworthy and highly regarded biography of friend and fellow psychologist Kurt Lewin
.
Consultantships and Board Memberships
Biography
Born to Dr. Isidor L. Marrow and Rebecca Marrow (née Green), Alfred Marrow was the second oldest of six children: Ruth Kagan (née Marrow), Alfred, Sylvia Cares (née Marrow), Lucille Richman (née Marrow), Blanche Jungreis (née Marrow), and Seymour.Alfred Marrow followed his father in many undertakings, working in the family business, earning his doctorate, and involving himself in philanthropic and educational work. Isidor was a director of the Israel Zion Hospital and a member of the Jewish Education Committee.
His father and mother later purchased land in Long Beach, New York
Long Beach, New York
Long Beach is a city in Nassau County, New York. Just south of Long Island, it is located on Long Beach Barrier Island, which is the westernmost of the outer barrier islands off Long Island's South Shore. As of the United States 2010 Census, the city population was 33,275...
, building a mansion on the northwest corner of Beech Street and Magnolia Boulevard, the site of many family gatherings.
While studying for his master's degree at Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
, he married his only wife, Monette "Monte" Marrow (née Courod). He later received his doctorate from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
in 1937. Alfred and Monte Marrow had a son, Paul Bennett Marrow, and a daughter, Marjorie Samberg (née Marrow), and five grandchildren, Adam J. Marrow, Samantha Alison Tartaglia (née Marrow), Johanna Sylvia Yaari (née Samberg), Darrow Robles (née Samberg), and Andrew David Samberg (a.k.a Andy Samberg
Andy Samberg
David Andrew "Andy" Samberg is an American actor, comedian, rapper and writer best known as a member of the comedy group The Lonely Island and as a cast member on Saturday Night Live...
).
Dr. Marrow died of complications from leukemia
Leukemia
Leukemia or leukaemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases...
in New York Hospital
New York Hospital
New York Hospital or “Old New York Hospital” or “City Hospital” was the oldest hospital in New York City and the second oldest hospital in the United States.-Early History:...
. At the time of his death, he split his time between Manhattan and residences in the Palm Beach Towers (Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, Florida
The Town of Palm Beach is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The Intracoastal Waterway separates it from the neighboring cities of West Palm Beach and Lake Worth...
).
Among his numerous books is a noteworthy and highly regarded biography of friend and fellow psychologist Kurt Lewin
Kurt Lewin
Kurt Zadek Lewin was a German-American psychologist, known as one of the modern pioneers of social, organizational, and applied psychology....
.
Offices and Titles
- President and Chairman of the Board of the Harwood Manufacturing Company (1940 - 1976), succeeding his father (ca. 1899 - 1940).
- Chairman of the Mayor's Commission on Intergroup Relations (New York City)
- Executive Chair of the American Jewish CongressAmerican Jewish CongressThe American Jewish Congress describes itself as an association of Jewish Americans organized to defend Jewish interests at home and abroad through public policy advocacy, using diplomacy, legislation, and the courts....
- President of the National Academy of Professional Psychologists
- Director of the New School for Social Research
- Director of Antioch CollegeAntioch CollegeAntioch College is a private, independent liberal arts college in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. It was the founder and the flagship institution of the six-campus Antioch University system. Founded in 1852 by the Christian Connection, the college began operating in 1853 with politician and...
- Director of Gonzaga UniversityGonzaga UniversityGonzaga University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Spokane, Washington, United States. Founded in 1887 by the Society of Jesus, it is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and is named after the young Jesuit saint, Aloysius Gonzaga...
- Fellow of the New York Academy of Science
Consultantships and Board Memberships
- The American Foundation for Management Research
- The Marshall Fund
- The Presidents Association of the American Management AssociationAmerican Management AssociationThe American Management Association , based in New York City, is a corporate training and consulting group that provides a variety of educational and management development services to businesses, government agencies and individuals. The non-profit membership organization offers business courses in...
Author
- Goal Tensions and Recall (1938)
- Living Without Hate: Scientific Approaches to Human Relations (1951)
- Making Management Human (1957)
- Changing Patterns of Prejudice: A New Look at Today's Racial, Religious, and Cultural Tensions (1962)
- Likrat Nihul Enoshi (Hebrew version of Making Management Human, 1963)
- Behind the Executive Mask: Greater Managerial Competence Through Deeper Self-Understanding (AMA Management Reports - 1964)
- Management by Participation: Creating a Climate for Personal and Organizational Development (Jan 1967)
- The Practical Theorist: The Life and Work of Kurt Lewin (1969)
- The Failure of Success (1972)
- Making Waves in Foggy Bottom: How a New and More Scientific Approach Changed the Management System at the State Department (1974)
- The T-group Experience: An Encounter Among People for Greater Self-Fulfillment (1975)
Editor
- Kallen, Horace M., author; Alfred J. Marrow, editor; What I Believe and Why - Maybe: Essays for the Modern World (1971)
Awards
- Mayoral Citation for activities on behalf of equal opportunities in housing (Mayor Robert F. Wagner, Jr.Robert F. Wagner, Jr.Robert Ferdinand Wagner II, usually known as Robert F. Wagner, Jr. served three terms as the mayor of New York City, from 1954 through 1965.-Biography:...
, New York CityNew York CityNew 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...
, 1958) - The Kurt Lewin Memorial Award for outstanding contributions in social psychology (1964)
Philanthropy
- Arien Mack is the current Alfred J. and Monette C. Marrow Professor of Psychology at the New School for Social Research.
- The Alfred J. Marrow New Directions in Leadership Series is hosted by the Center for Creative Leadership.
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(New York)
Other Affiliations
- Old Oaks Country Club - Purchase, NY
- Whippoorwill Country Club - Armonk, NY
External links
- Alfred J. Marrow (Archives of the History of American Psychology - The University of Akron)