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Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly (April 15, 1885 – September 1, 1954) was an American philanthropist, tennis coach, socialite, and heiress to the Vanderbilt family fortune. In 1931, she was the Chairman of the Peacock Ball, later called "the greatest charity event ever held."
20 de jun. de 2019 · About Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly. Youngest daughter of Hamilton McKown Twombly (1849-1910), railroad and mining magnate, and Florence Vanderbilt Twombly (1854-1952); great-granddaughter of 'Commodore' Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877)- the Founder of the family fortune in steamships and railroads.
Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly (1885–1954), tennis coach and athlete, founder of charity thrift store "The Opportunity Shop" in Manhattan, and philanthropist. A lesbian, she did not marry. A New York Times article claimed she struggled heavily with alcoholism. [ 17 ]
Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly was born on 15 April 1885, in New York, United States as the daughter of Hamilton McKay Twombly and Florence Adele Vanderbilt.
Forty years ago Miss Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly began an association with the Community Service Society that ended with her death early this month. Never one to seek the limelight, she worked...
Discover life events, stories and photos about Florence Vanderbilt Twombly (1881–1969) of New York City, New York, United States.
Ruth Vanderbilt Twombly was an American philanthropist, tennis coach, socialite, and heiress to the Vanderbilt family fortune.
