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Ailsa Mellon Bruce (June 28, 1901 – August 25, 1969) [1] was a prominent American socialite and philanthropist who established the Avalon Foundation. [1] Early life. Ailsa was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 28, 1901. She was the daughter of the banker and diplomat Andrew W. Mellon and Nora Mary ( née McMullen) Mellon (1879–1937).
- 25 August 1969 (aged 68), New York City, U.S.
- Miss Porter's School
- Ailsa Mellon, 28 June 1901, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Founder of the Avalon Foundation
Ailsa Mellon Bruce (* 28. Juni 1901 in Pittsburgh; † 25. Juni 1969 in New York) war eine US-amerikanische Sammlerin, Philanthropin und Mäzenin. Als Tochter des Bankiers und Industriellen Andrew William Mellon war sie Miterbin eines der größten Vermögen der USA.
Ailsa Mellon Bruce was a noted philanthropist and patron of the arts. In 1940, she established the Avalon Foundation, which made grants to cultural institutions, colleges and universities, hospitals, youth and community service organizations, churches, and conservation projects.
Paul Mellon’s sister, Ailsa Mellon Bruce (1901–1969), was devoted to her father’s legacy and became the National Gallery’s single greatest benefactor during John Walker’s directorship (1956–1969).
When Ailsa was twenty years of age, she moved with her father to Washington, where Ailsa acted as his official hostess. She had a full social life, and almost became engaged to Prince Otto von Bismarck, grandson of the Iron Chancellor. Instead in 1926 she married David K. E. Bruce [1898-1977]. As a wedding gift, Andrew Mellon purchased for his daughter the "Woodlands" estate at Woodbury, Long ...
Ailsa Mellon Bruce (1901-1969), daughter of Andrew Mellon, acted as her father's hostess in Washington and when he was ambassador to Great Britain. In 1926 she married David K. E. Bruce, who became a distinguished diplomat and also served as the National Gallery's president from 1939 to 1945. Mrs. Mellon Bruce established the Avalon Foundation ...
Collector and daughter of Andrew Mellon, she acted as her father's hostess in Washington and when he was ambassador to Great Britain. In 1926 she married David K. E. Bruce, who became a distinguished diplomat and also served as the National Gallery's president (1939-1945). Ailsa and David divorced in 1945. Mrs.
