Anson Goodyear
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Anson Conger Goodyear (June 20, 1877 – April 24, 1964) was an American manufacturer, businessman, author, and philanthropist and member of the Goodyear family. He is best known as one of the founding members and first president of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.[1]
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Anson Goodyear | |
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President of the Museum of Modern Art | |
In office 1929–1939 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Nelson Rockefeller |
Personal details | |
Born | June 20, 1877 Buffalo, New York |
Died | April 24, 1964(1964-04-24) (aged 86) Old Westbury, New York |
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Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Charles W. Goodyear Ella Portia Conger |
Relatives | Frank H. Goodyear (uncle) George V. Forman (father-in-law) |
Residence | A. Conger Goodyear House |
Education | Nichols School |
Alma mater | Yale University |
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