Background
Whatmore, Marvin Clement was born on June 22, 1908 in Albia, Iowa, United States. Son of John and Nora (Evans) Whatmore.
Whatmore, Marvin Clement was born on June 22, 1908 in Albia, Iowa, United States. Son of John and Nora (Evans) Whatmore.
Bachelor of Arts, Drake University, 1932, Doctor of Humane Letters, 1966. Postgraduate, State University Iowa, 1931-1932. Doctor of Letters, Saint Bonaventure University, 1964.
Assistant auditor Iowa-Des Moines National Bank & Trust Company, 1932-1935. Accountant Des Moines Register & Tribune Company, 1936. Office manager Look, Incorporated., New York City, 1937, assistant treasurer, 1940, treasurer, 1941.
Member board directors, business manager Look magazine, 1943.
Member board directors, business manager Look, Incorporated. (became Cowles Magazines, Incorporated., 1943), member board directors, 1943, vice president, 1949-1964, president, 1964-1977, chief Executive officer, 1969-1977, Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, 1977-1984, (company name changed to Cowles Magazine & Broadcasting, Incorporated., 1961, to Cowles Communications, Incorporated.
1965). Trustee, member Executive Committee Atlantic Center for Arts, 1979-1985.
Clubs: Mission Valley Golf and Country (New York).
Married Lois Reynolds, March 3, 1934. Children: Sharon Lee, Sue Ann, James Marvin, Linda Reynolds.