Vincent Astor Foundation

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The Vincent Astor Foundation was established in New York City in 1948 by Vincent Astor for the purpose of "alleviating human misery." Mrs. Brooke Russell Astor, widow of Vincent Astor, served as president of the foundation from 1960 until its dissolution in 1997.

From the guide to the Vincent Astor Foundation records, ca.1900-1998, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

The Vincent Astor Foundation was established in New York City in 1948 by Vincent Astor for the purpose of "alleviating human misery."

Mrs. Brooke Russell Astor, widow of Vincent Astor, served as president of the foundation from 1960 until its dissolution in 1997.

From the description of Vincent Astor Foundation records, ca. 1900-1998. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517251

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creatorOf Vincent Astor Foundation records, ca.1900-1998 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Vincent Astor Foundation. Vincent Astor Foundation records, ca. 1900-1998. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Vincent Astor Foundation. [Annual reports], 1949- Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, IUPUI
referencedIn Eleanor T. and Sheldon Glueck papers, 1911-1972 Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
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associatedWith Astor, Brooke person
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associatedWith Astor, Vincent, 1891-1959. person
correspondedWith Glueck, Sheldon, 1896- person
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