Marian Sulzberger Heiskell

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Marian Sulzberger Heiskell (born Marian Effie Sulzberger; December 31, 1918 – March 14, 2019) was an American newspaper executive, philanthropist and former owner of the New York Times.

Early life[]

She was born Marian Effie Sulzberger on December 31, 1918 in Manhattan, New York to parents Arthur Hays Sulzberger and Iphigene Sulzberger (née Ochs).[1] She was the sister of Ruth Sulzberger Holmberg, Judith Sulzberger and Arthur Ochs "Punch" Sulzberger.

Her first marriage was to Orvil E. Dryfoos in 1941.[1][2] They had three children. She later married Andrew Heiskell, who was at the time the chairman of Time Inc., in 1965.[1]

Career[]

Heiskell was known for her work in publishing, conservation and philanthropy. As a member of the Sulzberger family that controls the New York Times, she became a director of the Times in 1963, holding the position for 34 years.[1] Outside of the New York Times, she was also credited for having originated the concept for People Magazine.[3]

In the area of conservation, she founded the council on the Environment of New York City, now known as Grow NYC, in 1970.[4] Heiskell was a chairwoman of the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy.[5]

From 1990 to 2012, she was the chairwoman of New 42nd Street, a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing New York's 42nd Street Theater District.[6]

She was a board member of The New York Botanical Garden, New Yorkers for Parks, Audubon New York, and the Community Service Society of New York.[7]

Awards[]

In 2004 Heiskel received the Thomas W. Keesee, Jr. Conservation Award, followed by the Rachel Carson Award in 2013, both given by the Audubon Society.[8] In 2005 she received the Land Conservation award from the Open Space Institute.[4] In 2018 she received the Federal Hall Medal for Leadership from the New York Harbour Parks Conservancy, an organization she had played a role in founding.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d McFadden, Robert D. (March 15, 2019). "Marian Sulzberger Heiskell, Civic Leader in New York City, Dies at 100". Archived from the original on August 4, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2019 – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ Goulden, Joseph C. (August 4, 1988). Fit to Print: A.M. Rosenthal and His Times. L. Stuart – via Internet Archive. Marian Sulzberger people.
  3. ^ "Marian Sulzberger Heiskell, Who Came up with the Idea for PEOPLE Magazine, Dies at 100". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  4. ^ a b "Open Space Institute announces annual land conservation awards". Open Space Institute. Archived from the original on 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  5. ^ Roberts, Sam (April 25, 2010). "New York Harbor Muck Used to Restore Jamaica Bay". Archived from the original on August 4, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2019 – via NYTimes.com.
  6. ^ "Marian S. Heiskell Stepping Down as New 42nd Street Chairman of the Board; Fiona Howe Rudin is Named New Chairman". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  7. ^ a b "Benefit Dinner Honoring Marian S. Heiskell". New York Harbor Parks. Archived from the original on 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2019-08-04.
  8. ^ "Remembering Marian Heiskell". Audubon New York. March 16, 2019. Archived from the original on August 4, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
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