Maynard Hutchinson
Maynard W. Hutchinson | |
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| Born | 1885 Allston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | 1963-09-12 Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Business leader, political figure |
| Known for | Collector of customs at the Port of Boston |
Maynard W. Hutchinson (1885–1963) was a prominent business leader and political figure who held the position of collector of customs at the Port of Boston.
Early life
Hutchinson was born in Allston to parents George Hutchinson and Eliza Maynard Clark. He completed his secondary education at Newton High School and graduated from Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1908.
Business career
Initially, Hutchinson worked in shoe manufacturing before moving into the investment sector, where he was associated with Loomis, Sayles & Company. His professional roles also included serving on the boards of the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Boston Better Business Bureau.
Philanthropy
He held leadership positions in various organizations, including the Norumbega Boy Scout Council from 1929 to 1932 and the Newton Community Chest between 1935 and 1938. During World War II, he acted as general chairman for the United War Fund of Greater Boston. Additionally, Hutchinson was president and chairman of Boys' and Girls' Camps, Inc., and fulfilled trustee duties at Northeastern University.
Politics
Hutchinson's political involvement included membership on the Newton Board of Aldermen from 1933 through 1939. He also chaired the finance committee for the Massachusetts Republican Party and played a significant role in fundraising efforts for Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 presidential bid, orchestrating a major fundraiser held at the Boston Garden.
Collector of customs
Between 1954 and 1961, Hutchinson served as collector of customs for the Port of Boston. His oath was administered by former Governor Robert F. Bradford at the Boston Custom House.
Personal life and death
In 1909, Hutchinson married Helen Sophia Knowlton, with whom he had three children before her passing in 1943. He later married Linda McLain Hawkridge in 1956. Hutchinson passed away on September 12, 1963, in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.