Lessel, Robert Francis
Journalist, auditor. Born in Poland; son of Anthony and Mary (Ossowski) Lessell. Received his elementary and secondary education in Poland; attended business school in U.S. For seventeen years worked as a journalist; member of the editorial staff of Alliance Daily "Dziennik Zwiazkowy" published in Chicago, Ill, from 1928 to 1931. Since 1932 employed in the office of Auditor of Public Accounts of the state of Illinois. Member of the P.N.A. of North America. Contributor to numerous Polish newspapers. Residence: 1120 Fry Street, Chicago, Ill.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943