Stanford, Myron S., 1907-1979.
Biographical notes:
Myron S. Stanford was a lawyer active in Cleveland Jewish communal organizations and the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. For a biographical sketch of Myron S. Stanford, see the register to Ms. 4530 Myron S. Stanford Papers.
From the description of Myron S. Stanford papers, series II, 1921-1991. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 41542293
Myron S. Stanford was a lawyer active in Cleveland, Ohio, Jewish organizations and in the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. When he immigrated in 1920 from Poland to the United States, his name was Meier Spokojny. By 1921 his name was Meyer Spocony, and by 1929 his name had been changed to Myron Spocony Stanford. From 1941 to 1945, he served as an assistant police prosecutor for the City of Cleveland. He ran unsuccessfully for several political positions. At various times he served as president of the United Jewish Religious Schools, Fairmount Temple Men's Club, B'nai B'rith Mid-Day Lodge, B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, and Masada Chapter, Zionist Organization of America. He chaired the performing arts committee of the Jewish Community Center and was active in Yiddish theater productions there.
From the description of Myron S. Stanford papers, 1920-1982. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 41542262
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