Abby Aldrich Rockefeller papers, 1858-1957, n.d. Bulk: 1920-1948, 1920-1948

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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller papers, 1858-1957, n.d. Bulk: 1920-1948, 1920-1948

1858-1957, n.d. Bulk: 1920-1948, 1920-1948

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The papers of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller primarily consist of correspondence, including personal correspondence to family and relatives, biographical materials; art collection files, and files pertaining to her philanthropic activities. BIOGRAPHICAL/HISTORICAL NOTE Abby Greene Aldrich Rockefeller was born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 26, 1874, the fourth child of Abby Pearce Chapman (1845-1917) and Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich (1841-1915). Nelson Aldrich rose from the position of bookkeeper in a wholesale grocery firm to become a member of the State House of Representatives; he was Speaker of the House from 1876 to 1877. From 1881 to 1911, he served as United States Senator from Rhode Island. In 1899, he was elevated to the chairmanship of the Senate Finance Committee, an appointment he held until his retirement in 1911. The family maintained homes in Providence, Warwick Neck, and Washington ...

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Rockefeller, Abby Aldrich, 1874-1948

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Abby Greene Aldrich Rockefeller (b. Abigail Greene Aldrich) was born on October 26, 1874, in Providence, Rhode Island, the fourth child of Abby Pearce Chapman and Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich. Her father served in the state House of Representatives, was Speaker of the House, and served as a U.S. Senator, including as chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Abby grew up in Providence and Warwick Neck in Rhode Island and in Washington, DC. Abby received her early education from Quaker governesses. At...