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Dorothy Payne Whitney
American-born social activist, philanthropist and publisher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dorothy Payne Elmhirst (née Whitney, previously Straight; January 23, 1887 – December 14, 1968) was an American-born social activist, philanthropist, publisher and a member of the prominent Whitney family.
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Born | Dorothy Payne Whitney (1887-01-23)January 23, 1887 |
Died | December 14, 1968(1968-12-14) (aged 81) Dartington Hall, Devon, UK |
Nationality | United States (until 1935) United Kingdom (from 1925 to 1968) |
Education | Chapin School |
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Children | Whitney Willard Straight Beatrice Whitney Straight Michael Whitney Straight Ruth Elmhirst William Elmhirst |
Parent(s) | William Collins Whitney Flora Payne |
Relatives | See Whitney family |
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