Michael Marshall Laurence

Background

Laurence, Michael Marshall was born on May 22, 1940 in New York City. Son of Frank Marshall and Edna Ann (Roeder) Laurence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Harvard University, 1963. Senior editor Playboy magazine, Chicago, 1967-1969, contributing editor, 1969-1972, assistant public, 1977-1982. Managing editor Oui magazine, Chicago, 1973-1977.

Editor/public Linn"s Stamp News, Sidney, Ohio, since 1982, also columnist Editor"s Choice.

Company-founder, director United States 1869 Pictorial Research Associations, 1975-1982.

Career

From senior editor to assistant public Playboy magazine, Chicago, 1967—1977, assistant public, 1977—1982. Managing editor Oui magazine, 1973-1977. Editor, public Linn's Stamp News, Sidney, Ohio, 1982—2002, also columnist Editor's Choice.

Senior vice president, editorial director Amos Hobby Public, 2002—2005. Executive director Philatelic Foundation, New York City, 2006—2007. Co-founder, director United States 1869 Pictorial Research Associates, 1975-1982.

Achievements

• Michael Marshall Laurence has been listed as a notable magazine publisher, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member United States Philat. Classics Society (life, Elliott Perry award 1975, board directors 1975-1981, Distinguished Philatelist award 2003), Harvard Club (New York City), Collectors Club Chicago (board directors 1978-1982), Collectors Club New York City.

Interests

• Stamp collecting/philately, gardening.

Connections

Married Patricia Ann McDonald, March 1, 1969. Children: Elizabeth Sarah, John Marshall.

Father:

Frank Marshall Laurence

Mother:

Edna Ann (Roeder) Laurence

Spouse:

Patricia Ann McDonald

child:

John Marshall Laurence

child:

Elizabeth Sarah Laurence