B. J. Feigenbaum

Bertram Joseph Feigenbaum (April 19, 1900 – January 21, 1984) was an American lawyer, who served in the California legislature. During World War I he served in the United States Army.[1]

B. J. Feigenbaum
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 27th district
In office
January 2, 1933 – January 7, 1935
Preceded byMelvyn I. Cronin
Succeeded byJefferson E. Peyser
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 31st district
In office
January 3, 1927 – January 2, 1933
Preceded byAlbert A. Rosenshine
Succeeded byC. C. Cottrell
Personal details
Born
Bertram Joseph Feigenbaum

(1900-04-19)April 19, 1900
San Francisco, California
DiedJanuary 21, 1984(1984-01-21) (aged 83)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDorothy
Children3, including Doris F. Fisher
RelativesDonald Fisher (son-in-law)
OccupationLegislator and lawyer
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

Early and personal life

Feigenbaum was born on April 19, 1900, in San Francisco, California. He enlisted in the Army at the age of 18, to fight in World War I, and graduated from Harvard Law School at the age of 22. Feigenbaum married Dorothy, and they had three children: Ann, Doris, and Joseph.[2]

Public service

Feigenbaum was elected to the California State Assembly in the November 1926 general election, representing the 31st District. He was re-elected in 1928 and 1930, with all three elections being uncontested. He was elected to represent the 27th District in the 1932 election, and did not stand for election again.[2]

In 1974, Feigenbaum became a founding trustee of the Cancer Prevention Institute of California. His daughter, Doris F. Fisher, later became a trustee of the same charity.[3]

References
  1. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  2. "B. J. Feigenbaum". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  3. Cancer Prevention Institute of California Board of Trustees Archived 2013-06-28 at archive.today. Accessed 26 June 2013


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