Lefkowitz, Abraham, 1884-1956
Person
Existence: 1884-1956
Abraham Lefkowitz (1884-1956) was a teacher and later served as Principal of Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn from 1938-1955. He was a co-founder of the American Federation of Teachers, of the New York City Teachers Union in 1916, and the New York City Teachers Guild. For both the Teachers Union and Teachers Guild, he served as legislative representative to relevant New York city and state government bodies.