Ashley, Minnie

Dates:
Active 1897
Active 1945

Biographical notes:

Actress, sculptress, and author who frequently worked under the name Minnie Ashley; Mrs. Chanler was the wife of New York legislator, businessman, and explorer William Astor Chanler and was noted for her active involvement in civilian relief efforts in Europe, particularly in France, during the first and second World Wars.

From the description of Beatrice and William Astor Chanler papers, 1897-ca. 1945. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 475920389

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Subjects:

  • Women authors, American
  • Children
  • Tuberculosis
  • War relief
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • Women in charitable work
  • World War, 1939-1945

Occupations:

  • Authors
  • Explorers
  • Legislators
  • Playwrights

Places:

  • France (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • Africa (as recorded)
  • Spain (as recorded)