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Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller (October 26, 1874 – April 5, 1948) was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was a prominent member of the Rockefeller family through her marriage to financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr., the son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller Sr.
Abigail Aldrich Rockefeller (born 1943) is an American feminist, ecologist, and member of the Rockefeller family. She was a member of Cell 16, a radical feminist organization, in the 1970s. She also founded the Clivus Multrum company, which manufactures composting toilets.
Aug 11, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, who cofounded the Museum of Modern Art with two other women in 1929 and supported modern art and social causes. Discover how she influenced Rockefeller Center, Colonial Williamsburg, and other cultural institutions with her wealth and vision.
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Learn about the life and philanthropic activities of Abby Rockefeller Mauzé, the only daughter of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and a founder of Greenacre Park in New York City.
Jul 7, 2020 · Learn how Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the matriarch of the Rockefeller family, founded MoMA in 1929 with two other women and fostered her son Nelson's interest in modern art. See photos of their townhouse, their collections, and their legacy at MoMA and beyond.
Learn how Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, the daughter of a prominent senator, married into the Rockefeller family and influenced their philanthropy and art. She co-founded the Museum of Modern Art and encouraged her sons to embrace the modern world.
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Jan 11, 2017 · Learn about Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, a pioneering patron of American folk art and the namesake of the oldest museum dedicated to the field. Discover how she assembled her collection, supported modern artists, and contributed to the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg.
