Stephen Carlton Clark
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.
Stephen Carlton Clark | |
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Stephen Carlton Clark (c.1921) by William Orpen | |
| 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 | August 29, 1882 Cooperstown, New York, United States |
| Died | September 17, 1960 (aged 78) New York City, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Susan Vanderpoel Hun
(m. 1909) |
| Relations | Edward Severin Clark (brother) Robert Sterling Clark (brother) F. Ambrose Clark (brother) |
| Children | Elizabeth Clark Labouisse Stephen Carlton Clark Jr. Peter Gansevoort Clark Alfred Corning Clark Robert Vanderpoel Clark |
| Parent(s) | Alfred Corning Clark Elizabeth Scriven |
| 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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