Stephen Carlton Clark
American politician, businessman, and philanthropist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Stephen Carlton Clark (August 29, 1882 – September 17, 1960) was an American art collector, businessman, newspaper publisher and philanthropist. He founded the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Assembly from Otsego County, Preceded by ...
Stephen Carlton Clark | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly from Otsego County | |
In office January 1, 1910 – December 31, 1910 | |
Preceded by | Charles Smith |
Succeeded by | Chester A. Miller |
Personal details | |
Born | (1882-08-29)August 29, 1882 Cooperstown, New York, United States |
Died | September 17, 1960(1960-09-17) (aged 78) New York City, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Susan Vanderpoel Hun
(m. 1909) |
Children | Elizabeth Clark Labouisse Stephen Carlton Clark Jr. Peter Gansevoort Clark Alfred Corning Clark Robert Vanderpoel Clark |
Parent(s) | Alfred Corning Clark Elizabeth Scriven |
Relatives | Edward Severin Clark (brother) Robert Sterling Clark (brother) F. Ambrose Clark (brother) Jane Forbes Clark (granddaughter) |
Residence(s) | New York City, Cooperstown, New York |
Education | Phillips Academy |
Alma mater | Yale University Columbia Law School |
Occupation | Businessman, newspaper publisher |
Known for | Founder: Baseball Hall of Fame |
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