Award
No. 1 Award of the National Cartoonists Society
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Joan Whitney Payson
1903-02-05 – 1975-10-04
Life & Legacy
Joan Whitney Payson (February 5, 1903 – October 4, 1975) was an American heiress, businesswoman, philanthropist, patron of the arts and art collector, and a member of the prominent Whitney family. She co-founded, and was the majority owner of, Major League Baseball's New York Mets baseball franchise, making her the first woman to own a major league team in North America without inheriting it.
Occupation & Career
art collector, businessperson, entrepreneur, socialite, philanthropist
Education
Barnard College; Chapin School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
No. 1 Award of the National Cartoonists Society
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
No. 1 Award of the National Cartoonists Society
Education & Institutions
Barnard College · Chapin School
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Lorinda de Roulet
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Family Child
John Whitney Payson
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Family Child
Sandra Helen Payson
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Family Father
Payne Whitney
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Family Mother
Helen Hay Whitney
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Family Sibling
John Hay Whitney
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Family Spouse
Charles Shipman Payson
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Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5082494 — wikidata View source
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