Fredric R. Mann

Fredric R. Mann (September 13, 1903 – February 26, 1987) was an American industrialist and patron of the arts who helped finance music centers in Philadelphia and Tel Aviv. He was the first United States Ambassador to Barbados, serving from 1967 until 1969. In 1968, his portfolio expanded to being United States Special Representative to several Caribbean islands.^[1]

He explained his philanthropy by saying: “The Hebrew word for charity is tzedakah, which really means justice. If you live opulently, you have to share with the less fortunate.”^[2]

^ Page, Tim (February 27, 1987). "FREDRIC R. MANN, ARTS PATRON". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
^ Cohen, Steve (September 3, 2016). "The man behind the Mann". The Broad Street Review. Retrieved 8 February 2020.

[Tim-1] Page, Tim (February 27, 1987). "FREDRIC R. MANN, ARTS PATRON". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 February 2020.

[Steve-2] Cohen, Steve (September 3, 2016). "The man behind the Mann". The Broad Street Review. Retrieved 8 February 2020.

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