Background
Fairchild was born in Newark, New Jersey, and grew up in Glen Ridge. His father was Louis Fairchild, who joined WWD in 1924, and Louis"s father was Edmund Fairchild, the founder of Fairchild.
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John Burr Fairchild
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John Burr Fairchild, American publishing executive. Decorated chevalier de L'Ordre National de Merite, France; grade de chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, France, officier des Arts et Lettres, France. Served with Army of the United States, 1947-1948. Member of Travellers (Paris, France), Tir aux Pigeons (Paris, France); Century (New York City).
Education
He graduated from Kent School in Kent, Connecticut in 1946 and Princeton.
Career
Member research department, J.L. Hudson Company, Detroit, 1950-1951; with, Fairchild Publs., Inc., New York City, since 1951; public, Women's Wear Daily, Daily News Record, since 1960; editor in chief corporation publications, Women's Wear Daily, Daily News Record, 1964-1965; public director, Women's Wear Daily, Daily News Record, 1965-1966; president, Women's Wear Daily, Daily News Record, 1966-1970; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer corporation publications, Women's Wear Daily, Daily News Record, 1970-1997; retired, Women's Wear Daily, Daily News Record, 1997. Executive vice president, director Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., executive vice president.
Achievements
Membership
Served with Army of the United States, 1947-1948. Member of Travellers (Paris, France), Tir aux Pigeons (Paris, France). Century (New York City).
Connections
Married Jill Lipsky, June 8, 1950. Children: John Longin, James Burr, Jill and Stephen L. (twins).
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Born
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Nationality
United States
Education
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1950
Career
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1950 - 1951
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1951
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1960
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1964 - 1965