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Stanley Field

Stanley Field, nephew of founding museum benefactor Marshall Field, became president of the Field Museum in 1908, a role he held for 56 years. He was instrumental in relocating the museum to its present location, as well as a major philanthropist of the Museum. January 29, 1906--elected a Trustee of the Museum

January 29, 1906--elected Second Vice-President

January 21, 1907--elected a Corporate Member

January 11, 1909--elected President

November 10, 1919--elected an Honorary Member

December 21, 1925--elected a Benefactor

January 20, 1958--elected President of the Museum for the fiftieth consecutive year

His gifts to the Museum, at the end of 1957, totaled $1,911,295