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Bayard Schieffelin | |
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Born | April 16, 1903 New York City, U.S. |
Died | April 6, 1989 Short Hills, New Jersey, U.S. | (aged 85)
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist, government officer, librarian |
Spouse | Virginia Langdon Loomis |
Children | 4 |
Parent | William Jay Schieffelin (father) |
Relatives | John Jay (ancestor) |
Awards | Legion of Merit |
Bayard Schieffelin (New York City, April 16, 1903 – Short Hills, New Jersey, April 6, 1989), was an American businessman, philanthropist, officer in the War Department during World War II, and director of the New York Public Library (1950–1968).[1]