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     • Junior's wife, Abby, a leading patron of the arts, co-founded the Museum of Modern Art, known to the third generation of Rockefellers as "Mother's museum."
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   How did Abby Aldrich influence the Rockefellers?

   • She would do that in profound and subtle ways, softening the Rockefellers' rigidity and helping them to embrace the modern world. Born in 1874 in Providence, Rhode Island, Abby Aldrich grew up in a well-to-do milieu, but one quite different from that of her future husband.

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   Who was Abby Aldrich Rockefeller?

   • The daughter of Abby Chapman Aldrich and a powerful U.S. senator from Rhode Island, Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller was born in 1874 and grew up in homes in Providence and Washington, D.C. She was strongly influenced by both her father's wealth and his passion for art and books.

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   What did Abby Rockefeller do for a living?

   • With the founding of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in May 1929, the scope of Abby Rockefeller’s philanthropy widened dramatically. Her aesthetic insight and administrative and personal skills now found their fullest application, and she gained a permanent home for her growing collection of modern art.

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   How much did Abby Rockefeller contribute to the Museum of Modern Art?

   • By 1943, some 4,000 families were using the Center and its clinics, gyms, nursery schools, bowling alleys, and meeting rooms. Over a 20-year period, Abby’s contributions amounted to $200,000. With the founding of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in May 1929, the scope of Abby Rockefeller’s philanthropy widened dramatically.

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3. www.rockefellercenter.com › magazine › arts-cultureThe Life and Lasting Impact of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

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   Aug 11, 2022 · The Rockefeller matriarch's immense influence can also be seen in the family's art collection at Kykuit in the Hudson Valley, and in the vast collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller (who served on the board of MoMA). In addition to supporting MoMA, Abby also donated her entire collection of American folk art to Colonial Williamsburg and gave ...

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   In contrast to the reclusive Rockefellers, the Aldriches were gregarious and well traveled. From an early age, Abby was exposed to a stimulating life rich in politics, art, literature, and...

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   By 1943, some 4,000 families were using the Center and its clinics, gyms, nursery schools, bowling alleys, and meeting rooms. Over a 20-year period, Abby’s contributions amounted to $200,000. With the founding of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in May 1929, the scope of Abby Rockefeller’s philanthropy widened dramatically.

6. www.encyclopedia.com › women › encyclopediasRockefeller, Abby Aldrich (1874–1948) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Abby's influence on the public and private life of her husband was also considerable. She introduced him to the world of art and served as an unofficial consultant when he built Rockefeller Center and restored Colonial Williamsburg .

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   She would do that in profound and subtle ways, softening the Rockefellers' rigidity and helping them to embrace the modern world. Born in 1874 in Providence, Rhode Island, Abby Aldrich...

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   Oct 16, 2000 · Narrator: Abby joined the Rockefellers as they were about to enter the most painful moment in their history. Her husband would soon find himself in the harsh light of public scrutiny --...

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Abby wasn’t just any bride; she was the daughter of U.S. Senator Nelson W. Aldrich, a political powerhouse whose influence stretched from Wall Street to Washington.