| Marshall B. Davidson | |
| Nickname: | Nip |
| Birth Date: | 26 April 1907 |
| Birth Place: | Fordham, New York |
| Death Place: | Manhattan, New York |
| Alma Mater: | Princeton University (BS) |
| Spouse: | Ruth Bradbury Davidson |
| Relatives: | Garrison H. Davidson (brother) Jack Holt (uncle) |
Marshall Bowman Davidson (26 April 1907 – 8 August 1989) was a historian and American culture writer. He was the author, co-author or editor of over twenty-five books and served as an editor of and contributor to Horizon and American Heritage magazines.
Bowman was born in the Fordham neighborhood of The Bronx, New York City. His older brother was United States Army Lieutenant General Garrison H. Davidson and his uncle was motion picture actor Jack Holt. Bowman attended Townsend Harris Hall in Manhattan. He then went to Princeton University, where he was captain of the swimming team. In 1928, Bowman graduated with a B.S. degree in history.[1] [2] [3]
Bowman worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from 1935 to 1961 as an associate curator of the American Wing and director of publications. He then became managing editor of Horizon Books.[1] [3] [4]
Bowman married Ruth "Petey" Bradbury on August 20, 1935. She served as editor of The Magazine Antiques. They did not have any children and she died in 1979.[1] [3]
Bowman died of pneumonia at the Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan.[1] [3]