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Albert A. Marks Jr.

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Albert A. Marks Jr.
Born
Alma materWilliams College
University of Pennsylvania
OccupationBusinessperson
Known forMiss America Pageant

Albert A. Marks Jr. was an American businessperson who was the head of Miss America Pageant.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Marks was born in Philadelphia, U.S.[1] He studied at Williams College and the University of Pennsylvania.[1][4][5]

Marks also served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as lieutenant colonel. He also served as a president of the Chamber of Commerce of Atlantic City.[1][6]

In 1952, he joined the Miss America Pageant and served as its chairperson and executive producer for about twenty-five years.[1][7] He was known as "Mr. Miss America".[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Flint, Peter B. (September 25, 1989). "Albert A. Marks Jr. Is Dead at 76; Ex-Chief of Miss America Pageant". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ "The grandfather of the Miss America pageant dies". UPI.
  3. ^ Flint, Peter B. (1989-09-25). "Albert A. Marks Jr. Is Dead at 76; Ex-Chief of Miss America Pageant". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  4. ^ Oliver, Myrna (1989-09-25). "Albert A. Marks Jr., 76; He Was 'Mr. Miss America'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  5. ^ "MISS AMERICA--THE INSIDE STORY". Chicago Tribune. 1985-09-15. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  6. ^ "The grandfather of the Miss America pageant dies - UPI Archives". UPI. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  7. ^ "MISS AMERICA--THE INSIDE STORY". Chicago Tribune.
  8. ^ "Albert A. Marks Jr., 76; He Was 'Mr. Miss America'". Los Angeles Times. September 25, 1989.
  9. ^ "Albert MARKS Obituary (1932 - 2023) - Victoria, BC - The Times Colonist". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.