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Isaac L. Auerbach
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... Auerbach, the world simultaneously lost a skilled, creative engineer; a special breed of philanthropist; an entrepreneur, consultant, and teacher; and an artist in the demanding world of color photography. Isaac was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 9, 1921.
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... Another firm that he founded, Auerbach Publishers Inc., produced a world-renowned series of loose-leaf information services covering computer technology, information management, and computers in manufacturing. These services updated information monthly and distributed it on six continents.
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... Domestically, Drexel University, Dropsie University, the University of Pennsylvania (where he also taught entrepreneurship at the Wharton School) , Georgia Institute of Technology, and the Institute for Mental Health Initiatives all benefited from his commitment.
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... A family lost a husband, father, brother, and guiding figure. I, and many others, lost a friend.
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