Joseph Medill McCormick

Photograph

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History Center of Lake Forest - Lake Bluff

"In 1909, Robert 'The Colonel' McCormick founded a law firm. His grandfather, Joseph Medill, was the publisher of the Chicago Tribune. The Medill family were Ulster Scots. Weymouth Kirkland joined the firm in 1915. The firm was later renamed for the four managing Scottish Partners: McCormick, Kirkland, Patterson and Fleming. The Medill, McCormick, and Patterson families were related through marriage. Joseph Medill McCormick is pictured."

"In 1909, Robert 'The Colonel' McCormick founded a law firm. His grandfather, Joseph Medill, was the publisher of the Chicago Tribune. The Medill family were Ulster Scots. Weymouth Kirkland joined the firm in 1915. The firm was later renamed for the four managing Scottish Partners: McCormick, Kirkland, Patterson and Fleming. The Medill, McCormick, and Patterson families were related through marriage. Joseph Medill McCormick is pictured."

Name/Title

Joseph Medill McCormick

Entry/Object ID

2026.11.10

Description

Photograph of Joseph Medill McCormick.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

b/w glossy