Vincent Astor Foundation records, ca. 1900-1998.

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Vincent Astor Foundation records, ca. 1900-1998.

The collection consists chiefly of records of financial grants awarded to charitable and non-profit organizations, mainly in New York City.

153 linear ft. (307 boxes, 62 v.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6744432

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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There are 3 Entities related to this resource.

Astor, Brooke

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Brooke Russell Astor is an American foundation executive and civic benefactor. She is associated with various philanthropic, cultural and educational institutions. From the description of Brooke Astor papers, 1922, 1984. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122615948 Member Metropolitan Museum of Art, Board of Trustees, 1964- From the description of Oral history interview with Brooke Astor, 1994 Apr. 28 - May 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80157876 ...

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 1...

Astor, Vincent, 1891-1959

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