Ely Jacques Kahn Jr. facts for kids

Ely Jacques Kahn Jr. (born December 4, 1916 – died May 28, 1994) was an American writer. He worked for the famous magazine The New Yorker for 50 years!

About Ely Jacques Kahn Jr.

Ely Jacques Kahn Jr. was born in New York City. His father, Ely Jacques Kahn, was a well-known architect. His sister, Joan Kahn, was a mystery book editor.

Ely went to the Horace Mann School. He then studied at Harvard University, finishing in 1937. Right after college, he started working for The New Yorker magazine. His first article was published on April 3, 1937.

Before World War II, Ely joined the U.S. Army. He served from 1941 to 1945. During his time in the Army, The New Yorker published 39 of his stories. These stories were later put together into a book.

His Books and Writings

Ely Kahn wrote many books during his long career. These books covered a wide range of topics. He wrote about things like Coca-Cola, Harvard University, and even famous people like Frank Sinatra.

One of his big projects was a series of articles about grain. These were later published as a book called "Staffs of Life" in 1985.

Life Outside Writing

Ely Kahn lived in Scarborough-on-Hudson, New York, for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. From 1974 to 1977, he taught writing at Columbia University.

He wrote two books about his life and time at The New Yorker magazine. The first was The New Yorker and Me (1979). The second was Year of Change: More about the New Yorker and Me (1988).

His Passing

Ely Jacques Kahn Jr. passed away on May 28, 1994. He was 77 years old. He died in a traffic accident in Holyoke, Massachusetts.