Background
Maxwell, William Donald was born on August 12, 1900 in Greencastle, Indiana, United States. Son of Harry Lincoln and Grace (Beck) Maxwell.
Maxwell, William Donald was born on August 12, 1900 in Greencastle, Indiana, United States. Son of Harry Lincoln and Grace (Beck) Maxwell.
Student De Pauw University, 1917-1920. Doctorate.Litt (honorary), 1952. University of Chicago, 1920.
1 son, David Beck. Reporter Chicago Tribune, 1920-1922, copy reader, 1922-1925, sports editor, 1925-1930, news editor, 1930-1938, city editor and assistant managing editor, 1939-1951, managing editor and editor, 1955-1969. 1st vice president Tribune Company, 1961-1975. Director Associate Press, Ontario Paper Limited company Trustee McCormick-Patterson Trust.
Member board of trustees Robert R. McCormick Charitable Trust, Northwestern University.
Member board of trustees Robert R. McCormick Charitable Trust, Northwestern University. Member Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Delta Chirurgical Clubs: Commercial, Mid-American, Tavern, Skokie Country, Chicago, Lake Zurich.
Married Marjorie Thomas, December 20, 1920.