Background
Lippincott, Barton Hirst was born on July 26, 1925 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Bertram and Elsie DuPuy Graham (Hirst) Lippincott.
Lippincott, Barton Hirst was born on July 26, 1925 in Jamestown, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Bertram and Elsie DuPuy Graham (Hirst) Lippincott.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1946.
Sales clerk Bumpus Book Store, London, 1947. With J.B. Lippincott Company, 1947—1987, president, 1978-1981, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1981—1987.
Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member St. Anthony Fraternity Clubs: Philadelphia Cricket, Philadelphia, Conanicut Yacht.
Married Beatrice Woolsey Bronson, September 17, 1950 (divorced 1969). Married Carol Helms Earle, July 14, 1972. Children: Louise Woolsey, Deborah Wharton, Frances Bronson, Elizabeth Barton.