City: Memphis
PERES, Israel Hyman, lawyer; born Memphis, Tenn., August 27, 1867; son of Jacob J. and Eva (Chits) PERES; graduate of Yale 1889, LL.B. 1891, A. M. 1899; ex-member and ex-President City School Board; ex-President, now Chairman Executive Committee National Association of School Boards, Department National Educational Association; former President (three years) Memphis Y. M. H. A.; has frequently lectured on educational, legal and Hebrew topics.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
