Clair Maxwell was a 20th century American magazine publisher. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
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Early years
Clair was born in 1890 in South Dakota. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common South Dakota ( is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. He was one of eight children, including brothers: Lee Maxwell; President of Crowell Publishing Company, Ray G. Maxwell; advertising agent, and Lloyd Maxwell; of Williams & Cunnyngham agency in Chicago. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States.
Before LIFE
Clair served in World War I as a transport pilot. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All In 1918 he married Dorothy Boyden, daughter of a Chicago jeweler and a graduate of the University of Chicago. Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The University of Chicago is a Private university located principally in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago. He and Dorothy had three children, Clair Maxwell jr. , Joan Maxwell Alvarez (Television Producer), and Hope Tate. The primary role of a television producer is to control all aspects of production ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking
LIFE Magazine
He was the Publisher of LIFE magazine (when it was a general interest magazine) from 1921 to 1936. Year 1921 ( MCMXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1921 calendar of the Gregorian calendar Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He acquired the magazine on the virge of financial ruin, and brought it back to being profitable after years of modifying its format and editorial style. [1] After selling the business to Henry Luce in 1936 he worked for Luce for a short time before retiring to St. Augustine, FL. Henry Robinson Luce ( April 3, 1898 &ndash February 28, 1967) was an influential American publisher Year 1936 ( MCMXXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. St Augustine is the County seat of St Johns County, Florida, in the United States.
After LIFE
He then became a partner in a liquor distribution company serving Northern and Central Florida. Distribution (or place) is one of the four elements of Marketing mix. Florida ( is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States, bordering Alabama to the northwest and Georgia to the He died in September 1957 from a smoking-related disease now known as Congestive Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder. Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) is a Disease of the lungs in which the Airways become narrowed
Golf
Clair was an enthusiastic Golf player. The 'four Brothers Maxwell' (Clair/Lee/Ray/Lloyd) had a 'standing challenge' to any other foursome of one family, or any foursome of the publishing business.
In 1931 when the USGA had approved a new tour ball, Clair had a strong personal opinion of the new ball, which he widely publicised. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States Golf Association ( USGA) is the United States ' national association of golf courses, clubs and facilities and the governing body He called it a cross between a ping-pong globule and a Mexican jumping bean. [2]