Edith: The Rogue Rockefeller McCormick | |
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Event Type: Adults Age Group(s): Adults (18+) Date: 4/10/2023 Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 7:30 PM Description: Meet Edith, a lost figure of Chicago history. Daughter of John D. Rockefeller and wife of harvester heir Harold McCormick, Edith stood at the crossroads of two powerful families. But due to her unconventional beliefs, she was cast aside by both. Andrea Friederici Ross, author of Edith: The Rogue Rockefeller McCormick, details the philanthropist’s accomplishments (Brookfield Zoo, opera, real estate) and family scandals.
Library Location
Location: Meeting Room |