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Margaret Herrick (Margaret Florence Buck) was born on 27 September, 1902 in Spokane, Washington, U.S., is an American librarian (1902–1976). Discover Margaret Herrick's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Margaret Florence Buck |
| Occupation |
Librarian |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
27 September, 1902 |
| Birthday |
27 September |
| Birthplace |
Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Date of death |
21 June, 1976 |
| Died Place |
Woodland Hills, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Margaret Herrick Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Margaret Herrick height not available right now. We will update Margaret Herrick's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Margaret Herrick's Wife?
His wife is Donald Gledhill (m. 1931-1945)
Philip A. Herrick (m. 1946-1951)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Donald Gledhill (m. 1931-1945)
Philip A. Herrick (m. 1946-1951) |
| Sibling |
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| Children |
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Margaret Herrick Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Margaret Herrick worth at the age of 73 years old? Margaret Herrick’s income source is mostly from being a successful Executive. He is from United States. We have estimated Margaret Herrick's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Executive |
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Timeline
Margaret Florence Herrick (September 27, 1902 – June 21, 1976), also known professionally as Margaret Gledhill, was an American librarian and the Executive Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
In 1929, Herrick graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in library science.
In 1929, Herrick became head librarian at the Yakima Public Library in Yakima, Washington.
She moved to Hollywood, California, with her husband and became the Academy's first librarian.
In 1931, Herrick married Donald Gledhill, an assistant to the executive secretary of the Academy.
Columnist Sidney Skolsky, who had a syndicated column for over 50 years, referred to the nickname, "Oscar," in his March 17, 1934, column, which is believed to be the first time the award was called the Oscar in print.
She served in that capacity until 1943, during the war, when she became the interim executive director of the Academy, replacing her husband.
In 1945, she was offered the Executive Director position permanently and held that position until her retirement in January 1971.
She and Gledhill divorced in 1945.
She married Philip A. Herrick in 1946, and continued to use his name professionally following their divorce in 1951.
In the mid-1960s, Herrick went on international tours to promote the tenth anniversary of the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Between 1963 and 1968, she visited many international film institutions.
The Academy's extensive library in Beverly Hills, California, of material on films is named in her honor.
Herrick is generally credited with naming the Academy Award an "Oscar", declaring the statuettes "looked just like my Uncle Oscar".
However, others, including Academy President Bette Davis and Hollywood gossip columnist Sidney Skolsky, have claimed they invented the name.
Bette Davis said that the statue reminded her of her husband Harmon Nelson's derrière.
Nelson's middle name was Oscar.
However, Davis later relinquished this claim.
In 1971, the Academy's library was named the Margaret Herrick Library in her honor.
She was born Margaret Buck in Spokane, Washington, to Nathan K. Buck, an attorney, and Adda M. Buck (née Morie).
On June 21, 1976, Herrick died at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California, after a lengthy illness.
