Michael Braude (1909-1986) was a successful businessman. He immigrated to the United States from Lithuania when he was eleven. After World War II, he founded the Emkemkey Car Leasing Company, which became one of the county's largest fleet leasers. In 1959, he founded Quadrangle Books in Chicago and in 1969 sold it to "New York Times." His wealth allowed him to become principal benefactor of the University of Chicago's Cort Theater and the Hebrew University's drama center in Jerusalem. Despite his entrepreneurial success, Braude always regarded himself as a writer. He wrote five books or verse and the autobiography, "The First 30 Odd Years," which was published in 1976. He also wrote the screenplay, "Gettysburg" for National Public Television. In 1989, the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters established the Michael Braude Award for light verse.
From the description of Michael Braude papers, 1928-1989. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 53180743
