Marian Sulzberger Heiskell

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 theatre 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. 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. "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. "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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