Abel Meeropol was an American songwriter and poet whose works were published under his pseudonym Lewis Allan. He wrote the poem "Strange Fruit", which was recorded by Billie Holiday. Wikipedia
Born: February 10, 1903, The Bronx, New York, NY
Died: October 1986 (age 83 years), Longmeadow, MA
Spouse: Anne Meeropol
Children: Robert Meeropol and Michael Meeropol
Grandchild: Ivy Meeropol
Known for: "Strange Fruit"; "The House I Live In"