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Laura Spelman Rockefeller died of a heart attack on March 12, 1915, while JDR was in Florida. The funeral held on March 15 in Pocantico Hills was private, attended only by family and a few friends. To honor Laura, JDR established the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial in 1918. This foundation was active in the areas deeply important to Laura: child study, education, public health, race ...
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9. Apr. 2010 · In 1864, Rockefeller married Laura Celestia “Cettie” Spelman (1839-1915), an Ohio native whose father was a prosperous merchant, politician and abolitionist active in the Underground Railroad.
16. Nov. 2015 · Additional money was raised by individuals, private groups, and even school children who pledged their pennies. By 1928, a total of $5 million had been raised. The Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Fund matched what had been raised and donated $5 million, assuring the purchase of the remaining land.
23. Nov. 2015 · Chasin was the great-granddaughter of Spelman’s founding philanthropic partners, John D. and Laura Spelman Rockefeller. Like her mother before her, Chasin served on Spelman's board of trustees. Following her exemplary tenure (1965-1990), Chasin was designated a life trustee of Spelman College, a distinction extended only to a small group of dedicated board volunteers.
founding by Rockefeller. In Laura Spelman Rockefeller. …later her husband created the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial, which was involved in education and social welfare, among other issues. It later became part of the Rockefeller Foundation. Read More. Other articles where Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial is discussed: Laura Spelman ...
