Orin Lehman
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BornJanuary 14, 1920
Manhattan, New York, US
DiedFebruary 22, 2008 (aged 88)
Manhattan, New York, US
EducationPrinceton University (B.A.)
New York University (M.A. and Ph.D.)
New York University (M.A. and Ph.D.)
KnownforCommissioner of New York State Office of Parks and Recreation
Orin Lehman | |
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 Orin Lehman, on forearm crutches, speaking at a podium with ICD insignia and a banner reading, "United Cerebral Palsy." | |
| Born | January 14, 1920 Manhattan, New York, US |
| Died | February 22, 2008 (aged 88) Manhattan, New York, US |
| Education | Princeton University (B.A.) New York University (M.A. and Ph.D.) |
| Known for | Commissioner of New York State Office of Parks and Recreation |
| Spouses | Jane Bagley
(m. 1962, divorced)Wendy Vanderbilt
(m. 1970; div. 1995) |
| Partner(s) | Joan Rivers (1993–2001) Monique Van Vooren (2001–2008) |
| Children | 3 |
Orin Allan Lehman (January 24, 1920 – February 22, 2008) was an American public servant who served as New York State’s longest-serving commissioner of New York State Office of Parks and Recreation.
Lehman was born to a Jewish family in Manhattan on January 24, 1920, the son of Evelyn (née Schiffer) (1893–1970) and Allan Lehman (1885–1952).[1] He was the great-grandson of Mayer Lehman and great-nephew of Herbert H. Lehman, former New York governor and United States senator.[1]
In 1942, he graduated with a B.A. from Princeton University.[1] In 1956, he earned a M.A. in American history from New York University and in 1961, he earned a Ph.D. in American history from New York University.[1]