The last Mrs. Astor : a New York story
Book |
W.W. Norton,
New York :
c2007.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welland Main | 974.7043092 Astor-K | Biography | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
Traces the life and legacy of pioneering New York society philanthropist Brooke Astor, describing her marriage to millionaire Vincent Astor, her successful attempt to prevent a challenge to his will, and her presidency of the Vincent Astor Foundation.
Details
- ISBN: 9780393057201 (hc) :
- Physical Description: x, 307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.print
- Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton, c2007.
- General Note: Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note: The Union Club, 18 November 1998 -- The patchwork childhood, 1902-1919 -- Mrs. Dryden Kuser, 1919-1929 -- Charles Marshall, 1929-1952 -- Vincent Astor, 1953-1959.