AKA Jack Selig Yellen

Born: 6-Jul-1892
Birthplace: Razcki, Poland
Died: 17-Apr-1991
Location of death: Springville, NY
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Springville Cemetery, Springville, NY

Gender: Male
Religion: Jewish
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Songwriter, Screenwriter
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Happy Days Are Here Again

Military service: US Army (WWI)

Father: Abram Yellen (merchant)
Mother: Bessie Wallens
Brother: Irving
Wife: (m. 1922, div., one son, one daughter)
Son: David
Daughter: Beth Wilcove
Wife: Lucille Hodgeman (m. 13-Sep-1944, until his death)

    University: BA, University of Michigan (1913)

    The Buffalo Courier Reporter, Sports Editor (1913-17)
    ASCAP Board of Directors (1951-69)
    Songwriters Hall of Fame 1972

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