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Field, Marshall, 1893-1956

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role Collector Patron
dates 1893-1956
city New York City
stateNY
other citiesChicago, IL; Cambridge, United Kingdom; Eton, United Kingdom; Lloyd Harbor, NY;
sex M
historical notes Marshall Field was an art collector, investment banker, Publisher (Newspaper, Magazine, and books), Racehorse owner/breeder, and philanthropist.

Founder of the Chicago Sun & Parade, he was the grandson of American merchant Marshall Field (1834-1906) and son of Marshall Field 2nd, who died in 1905 of an accidental gunshot wound, Marshall Field 3rd went into publishing. He started the Chicago Sun in 1941 and in 1948 merged it with the Chicago Times.
decades
of activity
1920-1930
1930-1940
1940-1950
websitehttp://www.fieldfoundation.org
updated 10/31/2024 13:33:18
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Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Library and Archives
Papers of William J. Collins, 1902-1958. see details...
Archives of American Art
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Vose Galleries of Boston records, circa 1876-1996, bulk 1920-1940 see details...
Chicago History Museum
Research Center
Marshall Field family papers [manuscript], 1875-1985. see details...
The Newberry Library
Field Enterprises records, bulk 1950-1975. see details...

see also:
Field, Marshall, 1834-1906